VERB
verteidigen/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/to defend; to protect; to advocate
verteidigen is a German verb that means to defend, to protect, or to advocate. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verteidigte" and the past participle is "verteidigt".
Definitions
1.to protect someone or something against attack or criticism(general)
a.to safeguard from physical attack
Die Soldaten verteidigen die Stadt gegen die Angreifer.—The soldiers defend the city against the attackers.
b.to argue in support of someone or something
Sie verteidigte ihre Meinung während der Diskussion.—She defended her opinion during the discussion.
2.to represent a client in court as a lawyer(legal)
a.to act as counsel for the accused
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 advocate. 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.
