No exact match translations found for 'encroach' in dogri.
Word 'encroach' in Other Languages
- encroach in Assamese অসমীয়া
- encroach in Bengali বাংলা
- encroach in Bodo बड़ो
- encroach in Dogri डोगरी
- encroach in English
- encroach in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- encroach in Hindi हिन्दी
- encroach in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- encroach in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- encroach in Konkani कोंकणी
- encroach in Maithili মৈথিলী
- encroach in Malayalam മലയാളം
- encroach in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- encroach in Marathi मराठी
- encroach in Nepali नेपाली
- encroach in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- encroach in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- encroach in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- encroach in Santali
- encroach in Sindhi سنڌي
- encroach in Tamil தமிழ்
- encroach in Telugu తెలుగు
- encroach in Urdu اُردُو
Encroach
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
en-KROHCH
Definitions
- To gradually take or occupy another’s space, rights, or territory.
- To advance beyond proper or established limits.
Usage Examples
- The construction project began to encroach upon the wildlife reserve.
- Personal concerns should not encroach on professional responsibilities.
- The rising sea levels threaten to encroach on coastal communities.
Etymology
Derived from Old French "encrochier" meaning "to seize" and from "croche" meaning "hook."
Synonyms
- Infringe
- Intrude
- Trespass
- Invade
Antonyms
- Respect
- Withdraw
- Recede
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Invadir | in-va-DEER |
| French | Empiéter | ahn-pye-TEH |
| German | Eindringen | ayn-DRIN-gen |
| Russian | Посягать | pa-sya-GAT' |
| Mandarin | 侵占 | qīn zhàn |
| Hindi | अतिक्रमण करना | a-ti-kra-man kar-na |
| Japanese | 侵害する | shin-gai su-ru |
| Korean | 침해하다 | chim-hae-ha-da |
| Arabic | يتعدى | ya-ta-'adda |
| Bengali | আক্রমণ করা | a-kro-mon ko-ra |
| Telugu | దాటి రావడం | da-ti ra-va-dam |
| Tamil | மீறி நுழைதல் | mee-ri nu-lai-thal |
| Kannada | ಮೀರಿಸು | mee-ri-su |
| Malayalam | അധിക്രമിക്കുക | a-dhi-kra-mi-kka |
| Gujarati | આક્રમણ કરવું | a-kra-man kar-vu |
| Marathi | अतिक्रमण करणे | a-ti-kra-man kar-ne |
| Odia | ଅତିକ୍ରମ କରିବା | a-ti-kra-ma ka-ri-ba |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "encroach" has a more emphasized 'r', whereas in British English, the 'r' is softer.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 16th century, often referring to land disputes and territorial expansion.
Cultural Nuances
The word "encroach" is commonly used in legal and political discussions about land, privacy, and sovereignty.
More Information
Encroachment is often a key issue in environmental conservation and urban planning, as human activities expand into previously uninhabited or protected areas.