Die Operation



Example: Die Operation am Herzen verlief ohne Komplikationen erfolgreich.

Definition


"die Operation" refers to a medical or technical procedure involving a planned and systematic intervention, often surgical, performed to achieve a specific goal such as repairing, removing, or modifying a part of the body or a system.

Etymology


The word "die Operation" originates from the Latin word 'operatio,' meaning 'work' or 'activity.' It entered German through French 'opération,' reflecting the idea of a deliberate action or process. Did you know? The term emphasizes the methodical nature of the act, whether in medicine or technology.

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"Die Operation" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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