encroach in German

encroach in German is widerrechtlich eindringen, sich widerrechtlich ausdehnen, widerrechtlich vordringen — encroach means to take hold of or claim something for oneself.

encroach in German

widerrechtlich eindringen

verb

(intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.

sich widerrechtlich ausdehnen

verb

(intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.

widerrechtlich vordringen

verb

(intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.

Übergriffe begehen

verb

(intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.

übergriffig werden

verb

(intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.

What does "encroach" mean?

verb To take hold of or claim something for oneself.
verb To go further than you should into someone else's land or rights.
"Because change itself would absolutely stay-stable, and again, conversely, stability itself would change, if each of them encroached on the other."
verb To move forward little by little, past the point where it should stop.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

encroach in a sentence

Because change itself would absolutely stay-stable, and again, conversely, stability itself would change, if each of them encroached on the other.
Gradually the negative feelings encroached into her work.

Similar words in German

entrench impinge infringe trench

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "encroach" in German?

"encroach" in German is widerrechtlich eindringen, sich widerrechtlich ausdehnen, widerrechtlich vordringen. encroach means: To take hold of or claim something for oneself.

Are there other ways to say "encroach" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "encroach": widerrechtlich eindringen, sich widerrechtlich ausdehnen, widerrechtlich vordringen, Übergriffe begehen, übergriffig werden.

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