Meaning of the German Word "Opfer"

Opfer
sacrifice

The act of giving up something valuable for a greater cause.

Example Sentence

Das Auswandern bedeutete ein Opfer: ihre Familie zu verlassen.

Other Meanings of This Word

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or event.

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Definition: The act of giving up something valuable for a greater cause.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "Opfer"?

C1

What grammatical category does "Opfer" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Opfer" belong to?

Abstract

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