VERB
schützen/ˈʃʏt͡sn̩/to protect; to guard; to shield
schützen is a German verb that means to protect, to guard, or to shield. It is pronounced /ˈʃʏt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schützte" and the past participle is "geschützt".
Definitions
1.to keep someone or something safe from harm, danger, or damage(general)
a.to defend or safeguard from physical or other danger
Sonnencreme schützt die Haut vor Sonnenbrand.—Sunscreen protects the skin from sunburn.
b.to ensure no harm comes to someone or something
Eltern wollen ihre Kinder vor allem schützen.—Parents want to protect their children above all.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schützen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schütze |
| Present (du) | schützt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schützt |
| Preterite (ich) | schützte |
| Participle II | geschützt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schützte |
| Imperative (singular) | schütze |
| Imperative (plural) | schützt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schützen" mean in English?
- "schützen" means to protect, to guard, or to shield. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schützen"?
- "schützen" is pronounced /ˈʃʏt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schützen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schützen" is "geschützt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schützen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schützen" becomes "schützte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schützen"?
- "schützen" is a verb in German.
