verb🔗ShareOpfern, darbringenTo offer (something) as a gift to a deity."The villagers sacrificed a lamb to the mountain god for a good harvest. "Die Dorfbewohner opferten dem Berggott ein Lamm für eine gute Ernte.religionritualmythologytheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern, hingebenTo give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss."Venison has many advantages over meat from factory farms, although it still requires a hunter to sacrifice the life of a deer."Wildfleisch hat viele Vorteile gegenüber Fleisch aus Massentierhaltung, obwohl es immer noch erfordert, dass ein Jäger das Leben eines Hirsches opfert.valuemoralreligionphilosophyactionachievementfamilyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern, aufgebenTo trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money."The company sacrificed short-term profits by offering discounts to attract new, long-term customers. "Das Unternehmen opferte kurzfristige Gewinne, indem es Rabatte anbot, um neue, langfristige Kunden zu gewinnen.valuebusinessmoralreligionphilosophyeconomyfinanceachievementwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfernTo intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board."In chess, she sacrificed her knight to open up an attack on the king. "Im Schach opferte sie ihren Springer, um einen Angriff auf den König zu eröffnen.gamesportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfernTo advance (a runner on base) by batting the ball so it can be caught or fielded, placing the batter out, but with insufficient time to put the runner out."The batter sacrificed himself to move the runner to second base. "Der Schlagmann opferte sich, um den Läufer auf die zweite Base zu bringen.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerramschen, unter Wert verkaufenTo sell at a price less than the cost or actual value."The store sacrificed the unsold winter coats at half price to clear out space for the spring collection. "Der Laden verramschte die unverkauften Wintermäntel zum halben Preis, um Platz für die Frühjahrskollektion zu schaffen.businesseconomyfinancevaluecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern, tötenTo destroy; to kill."The farmer sacrificed a chicken for a religious ceremony. "Der Bauer opferte ein Huhn für eine religiöse Zeremonie.ritualreligionmythologytheologywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
