No. 386 in Danish
invasion
The Danish word "invasion" means "an instance of entering and taking over a place, often by force."
In a sentence
Invasionen af personligt rum kan være en stressende oplevelse.
The invasion of personal space can be a stressful experience.
Here, 'invasion' describes an unwelcome intrusion into someone's personal sphere, indicating a metaphorical, non-physical context.
Historiebøgerne beskriver invasionen, der fandt sted i år 1066.
The history books describe the invasion that took place in the year 1066.
In this case, 'invasion' refers to a historical military event, highlighting its literal meaning of territorial incursion.
Mange er bekymrede for økologiske ændringer forårsaget af invasionen af fremmede arter.
Many are concerned about ecological changes caused by the invasion of foreign species.
Here, 'invasion' refers to the encroachment of non-native species in an ecological context, representing an environmental concern.
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