De invasie
Example: De invasie van het land veranderde de geschiedenis voorgoed.
Definition
"De invasie" refers to the act of a large-scale entry by armed forces into a territory, typically to conquer or occupy it. It usually involves a sudden and forceful military attack that significantly impacts the course of history or a particular region.
Etymology
The term "de invasie" comes from the Latin word 'invasio,' meaning 'attack' or 'assault.' It entered Dutch through French and has been used historically to describe military actions where one country or group forcefully enters another's land. Did you know? The word 'invasion' shares the same root and is used similarly in many languages.
Learn to use this word actively
"De invasie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
