Verteidiger/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡɐ/defender; attorney; advocate
Verteidiger is a German noun that means defender, attorney, or advocate. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verteidiger".
Definitions
1.defense attorney in court(law)
a.person who represents the accused in court
Der Verteidiger plädierte auf Freispruch.—The defense attorney pleaded for acquittal.
2.player whose main role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring(sports)
a.defensive player in football, hockey, etc.
Mats Hummels ist ein erfahrener Verteidiger.—Mats Hummels is an experienced defender.
3.someone who defends a person, cause, or idea(general)
a.advocate; supporter in debates or discussions
Sie war eine entschlossene Verteidigerin der Menschenrechte.—She was a determined defender of human rights.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verteidiger | die Verteidiger |
| Genitive | des Verteidigers | der Verteidiger |
| Dative | dem Verteidiger | den Verteidigern |
| Accusative | den Verteidiger | die Verteidiger |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verteidiger" mean in English?
- "Verteidiger" means defender, attorney, or advocate. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verteidiger"?
- "Verteidiger" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verteidiger" der, die, or das?
- "Verteidiger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verteidiger"?
- The plural of "Verteidiger" is "Verteidiger".
- What part of speech is "Verteidiger"?
- "Verteidiger" is a noun in German.
