Protestieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Protestieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to protest", "to demonstrate" or "to object".

Essential properties of "protestieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: protestieren
  • Simple past: protestierte
  • Participle: protestiert

See full conjugation of protestieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "protestieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To publicly and energetically express opposition or disagreement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Studenten protestierten gegen die Erhöhung der Studiengebühren.The students protested against the increase in tuition fees.
  2. Tausende Menschen protestierten auf den Straßen für mehr Klimaschutz.Thousands of people protested in the streets for more climate protection.
  3. Die Gewerkschaft hat angekündigt, gegen die geplanten Kürzungen zu protestieren.The union has announced its intention to protest against the planned cuts.

2.) "To formally object or complain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Anwalt protestierte gegen die Zulassung des Beweismaterials.The lawyer objected to the admission of the evidence.
  2. Die Firma protestierte gegen die hohe Steuerforderung.The company protested against the high tax demand.
  3. Der Spieler protestierte lautstark gegen die Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters.The player loudly protested the referee's decision.
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