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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verteidigung | die Verteidigungen |
| Genitive | der Verteidigung | der Verteidigungen |
| Dative | der Verteidigung | den Verteidigungen |
| Accusative | die Verteidigung | die 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.
