German

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Etymology

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From Late Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German [Term?]; über- +‎ Griff.

Compare the noun Übergreifen, nominalisation of the verb übergreifen

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈyːbɐˌɡʁɪf/
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Noun

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Übergriff m (strong, genitive Übergriffes or Übergriffs, plural Übergriffe)

  1. intervention
  2. incursion, encroachment, abuse, infringement, attack

Declension

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