Translation of German word "schützen" to English
schützen
/ˈʃʏtsən/
Meaning
VerbTo keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
How to use
schützen ('to protect / shield / guard') is a weak verb: schützt, schützte, hat geschützt. Often used with vor (+ dative) or gegen (+ accusative): sich vor der Kälte schützen — to protect oneself from the cold.
🇬🇧 English
schützen
Example
Die Polizei schützt die Menschen vor Kriminalität.
The police protect people from crime.
Die Umwelt schützt die Menschen vor Krankheiten.
The environment protects people from diseases.
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Common phrases
- Umwelt schützen— to protect the environment
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe geschützt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #973 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "schützen"?▼
The German word "schützen" is defined as: "To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to."
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The German word "schützen" means "schützen" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Staat schützt seine Bürger vor Gefahren." (which translates as "The police protect people from crime.").
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