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 to something publicly, especially in groups(public demonstration)
a.to demonstrate against something
Viele Menschen protestieren gegen die neuen Gesetze.—Many people are protesting against the new laws.
2.to express strong disagreement or objection(disagreement or objection)
a.to object to something in conversation or decision
Er protestierte, als man ihm die Verantwortung übertrug.—He objected when they assigned him the responsibility.
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.
