Verteidigung
/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋ/The act of defending or protecting something, such as a country, idea, or person, from attack or criticism.
Die Anwälte bereiteten eine starke Verteidigung für ihren Mandanten vor.
The lawyers prepared a strong defense for their client.
Die Verteidigung der Menschenrechte ist eine globale Verantwortung.
Defending human rights is a global responsibility.
In legal contexts, 'Verteidigung' can refer to the defense in a court case.
Collocations
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'Verteidigung' refers to the defense in a court case, often represented by a defense attorney.
⚡Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
In German, all nouns, including 'Verteidigung,' are capitalized.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend), which comes from the Middle High German 'verteidigen' (to defend, protect). The suffix '-ung' is a common noun-forming suffix in German.
📝Usage Notes
In military contexts, 'Verteidigung' refers to defensive strategies and operations. In legal contexts, it refers to the defense in a court case.