noun

der Protest, -e

protest

Eine Gruppe von Menschen zeigt öffentlich, dass sie mit etwas nicht einverstanden sind.

The German word "Protest" is a noun that means "protest" or "demonstration". It is derived directly from the Latin "protestari", which means "to testify" or "to declare publicly". "Protest" refers to an expression of objection or dissent against policies, decisions, or situations, typically through public demonstration or written statements.

Similar words in German include "Einspruch" (objection), "Widerspruch" (contradiction), and "Demonstration" (demonstration). The main difference is that "Einspruch" and "Widerspruch" are often used in legal or formal contexts, while "Protest" has a broader application related to social or political dissent and activism.

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Examples

Ein Protest findet heute in der Stadt statt.noun

A protest is taking place in the city today.

Der Protest zog viele Menschen an.noun

The protest attracted many people.

Der Protest war laut und gut organisiert.noun

The protest was loud and well organized.

Viele Menschen nahmen gestern an mehreren Protesten teil.noun

Many people took part in several protests yesterday.

Die Regierung reagierte nach mehreren Protesten mit neuen Vorschlägen.noun

The government reacted with new proposals after several protests.

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