NOUN

Verteidigung/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋ/defense; defence; justification

Verteidigung is a German noun that means defense, defence, or justification. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verteidigungen".

Definitions

1.the action of defending against attack or criticism(general)

a.action of protecting oneself, others, or something

Die Verteidigung des Landes ist Aufgabe der Armee.The defense of the country is the army's duty.

b.argument or act to justify oneself or someone else

Seine Verteidigung vor Gericht war überzeugend.His defense in court was convincing.

2.the defensive play or players on a team(sports)

a.the part of a sports team responsible for preventing the opponent from scoring

Die Verteidigung hat heute sehr gut gespielt.The defense played very well today.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Verteidigungdie Verteidigungen
Genitiveder Verteidigungder Verteidigungen
Dativeder Verteidigungden Verteidigungen
Accusativedie Verteidigungdie Verteidigungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verteidigung" mean in English?
"Verteidigung" means defense, defence, or justification. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verteidigung"?
"Verteidigung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verteidigung" der, die, or das?
"Verteidigung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Verteidigung"?
The plural of "Verteidigung" is "Verteidigungen".
What part of speech is "Verteidigung"?
"Verteidigung" is a noun in German.

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