verb🔗ShareOpfernTo offer (something) as a gift to a deity."The villagers were sacrificing a goat to the rain god, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "Die Dorfbewohner opferten eine Ziege dem Regengott, in der Hoffnung auf eine reiche Ernte.religionritualtheologymythologyChat 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.valuemoralphilosophyreligionsocietyactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern, zugunsten von etwas anderem 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.""She was sacrificing her free time by volunteering at the animal shelter because she valued helping animals more than relaxing." "Sie opferte ihre Freizeit, indem sie sich ehrenamtlich im Tierheim engagierte, weil sie es wichtiger fand, Tieren zu helfen, als sich zu entspannen.valuebusinesseconomymoralphilosophyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfernTo intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board."The chess player was sacrificing a pawn, hoping to open a path for his queen to attack. "Der Schachspieler opferte einen Bauern, in der Hoffnung, einen Weg für seine Dame zu eröffnen, um anzugreifen.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 was sacrificing, hitting a soft ground ball to the shortstop so the runner on first base could advance to second. "Der Schlagmann opferte sich, indem er einen sanften Bodenball zum Shortstop schlug, damit der Läufer auf der ersten Base zur zweiten vorrücken konnte.sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerramschen, unter Wert verkaufenTo sell at a price less than the cost or actual value."The farmer was sacrificing his tomatoes, selling them for $0.50 each even though they cost him $1.00 to grow. "Der Bauer verramschte seine Tomaten und verkaufte sie für 0,50 Dollar, obwohl die Herstellung 1,00 Dollar kostete.businesseconomycommercefinancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOpfern, tötenTo destroy; to kill."The ancient tribe was sacrificing animals to appease the gods. "Der alte Stamm opferte Tiere, um die Götter zu besänftigen.ritualreligionmythologytheologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
