adjectiveother
geschützt
protected
So, dass etwas sicher ist und nicht leicht kaputtgeht, verletzt wird oder weggenommen werden kann.
Definition & meaning
Geschützt means protected, sheltered, or safe from harm or exposure. The context determines what kind of protection is meant:
- Physically protected or sheltered: safe from danger, weather, or other external effects.
- Legally protected: covered by a law or legal right, such as copyright.
- Protected or restricted: secured against unauthorized access or use.
Grammar & Word origin
Geschützt is the past participle of schützen , meaning “to protect.” It is also used as an adjective:
- Das Tier ist geschützt. — The animal is protected.
- ein geschütztes Gebiet — a protected area
The verb is related to Schutz , meaning “protection.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- sicher — “safe” or “secure”; emphasizes the resulting state rather than the act of protection.
- behütet — “sheltered” or “cared for”; often suggests personal care, especially in childhood.
- abgesichert — “secured” or “safeguarded”; often implies specific precautions.
Antonyms:
- ungeschützt — “unprotected”; the direct opposite.
- gefährdet — “endangered” or “at risk”; emphasizes the presence of danger.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Die Daten auf meinem Computer sind gut geschützt.adjective
The data on my computer is well protected.
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