die Invasion
Translation
invasion, influx
Examples
Die Invasion des Landes begann im Morgengrauen.
The invasion of the country began at dawn.
Wir erlebten eine Invasion von Mücken.
We experienced an invasion of mosquitoes.
Grammar Patterns
an invasion ((into sth.)) an invasion into somewhere The troops planned an invasion into the neighboring country.
an invasion ((of sth.)) an invasion of something We experienced an invasion of mosquitoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einmarsch (incursion), Angriff (attack), Überfall (raid)
Etymology
From Latin 'invasio' (an attack, invasion), from 'invadere' (to enter, attack).
Memory Tips
An international word, very similar to the English 'invasion'. Nouns ending in '-sion' are also typically feminine (die) in German.