Schützen
Example: Wir müssen die Umwelt vor Verschmutzung schützen.
Definition
"Schützen" means to protect or defend someone or something from harm, danger, or damage. It involves taking action to keep the environment, people, or objects safe, as in the example phrase, 'Wir müssen die Umwelt vor Verschmutzung schützen,' which means 'We must protect the environment from pollution.'
Etymology
The German word "schützen" comes from the Old High German verb "scuzen," meaning to shield or guard. It is related to the noun "Schutz," meaning protection. Did you know? The root of "schützen" is linked to the concept of a shield, highlighting its original meaning of guarding or defending.
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"Schützen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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