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 protect someone or something from harm, danger, or damage(people, animals, things)
a.to defend someone or something
Eine Mutter schützt ihr Kind vor Gefahren.—A mother protects her child from danger.
b.to shield from external influences
Sonnenschutz schützt die Haut vor UV-Strahlung.—Sunscreen protects the skin from UV radiation.
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.
