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 opposition or disapproval, especially publicly or formally(action, demonstration)
a.to participate in a protest or demonstration
Viele Menschen protestieren gegen die Erhöhung der Preise.—Many people protest against the increase in prices.
b.to object to something officially or openly
Die Anwohner protestierten gegen den Bau der Straße.—The residents protested against the construction of the road.
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.
