verteidigen/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/to defend; to protect; to justify
verteidigen is a German verb that means to defend, to protect, or to justify. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verteidigte" and the past participle is "verteidigt".
Definitions
1.to defend, protect someone or something from attack or criticism(general)
a.to protect against physical attack or danger
Der Soldat verteidigt die Stadt gegen die feindlichen Truppen.—The soldier defends the city against the enemy troops.
b.to support or justify one's actions or opinions
Sie verteidigte ihre Entscheidung vor dem Vorstand.—She defended her decision before the board.
2.to act as a defense lawyer; to represent someone in court(legal)
a.to represent someone as a lawyer in a trial
Der Anwalt verteidigt den Angeklagten vor Gericht.—The lawyer defends the accused in court.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verteidigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verteidige |
| Present (du) | verteidigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verteidigt |
| Preterite (ich) | verteidigte |
| Participle II | verteidigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verteidigte |
| Imperative (singular) | verteidige |
| Imperative (plural) | verteidigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verteidigen" mean in English?
- "verteidigen" means to defend, to protect, or to justify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verteidigen"?
- "verteidigen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verteidigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verteidigen" is "verteidigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verteidigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verteidigen" becomes "verteidigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verteidigen"?
- "verteidigen" is a verb in German.
