VERB
protestieren/pʁotɛsˈtiːʁən/to protest; to object
protestieren is a German verb that means to protest or to object. It is pronounced /pʁotɛsˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "protestierte" and the past participle is "protestiert".
Definitions
1.to express disagreement or objection, often publicly(express disagreement/public dissent)
a.to show resistance or disapproval against something, especially officially or in public
Viele Menschen protestierten gegen die neuen Gesetze.—Many people protested against the new laws.
b.to object to something in a discussion or decision
Sie protestierte, weil sie nicht einverstanden war.—She objected because she did not agree.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | protestieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | protestiere |
| Present (du) | protestierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | protestiert |
| Preterite (ich) | protestierte |
| Participle II | protestiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | protestierte |
| Imperative (singular) | protestiere |
| Imperative (plural) | protestiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "protestieren" mean in English?
- "protestieren" means to protest or to object. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "protestieren"?
- "protestieren" is pronounced /pʁotɛsˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "protestieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "protestieren" is "protestiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "protestieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "protestieren" becomes "protestierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "protestieren"?
- "protestieren" is a verb in German.
