No. 12,241 in German
vereinnahmung
"Vereinnahmung" means "appropriation" or "the act of taking possession or absorbing something, often in a controlling or intrusive manner."
In a sentence
Die Vereinnahmung des Raumes durch die Möbel machte ihn unpraktisch.
The occupation of the room by the furniture made it impractical.
Here, 'Vereinnahmung' is used to describe the action of the room being taken over by furniture.
Die Vereinnahmung der Mittel wurde sorgfältig dokumentiert.
The appropriation of the funds was documented carefully.
In this context, 'Vereinnahmung' refers to the act of taking or using funds for a specific purpose.
Seine Vereinnahmung des Themas zeugte von großer Detailgenauigkeit.
His engagement with the topic showed great attention to detail.
'Vereinnahmung' is used here to express a thorough engagement or involvement with a subject matter.
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