annektieren
Translation
to annex, to appropriate
Examples
Das Land annektierte das Nachbargebiet.
The country annexed the neighboring territory.
Sie planten, die Insel zu annektieren.
They planned to annex the island.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to annex sth. The country annexed the territory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erobern (to conquer), besetzen (to occupy)
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'annectere' meaning 'to tie to', composed of 'an-' (to) and 'nectere' (to bind).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'annex'. Imagine adding a 'nexus' or connection to a new territory.