Demonstrieren
Example: Die Schüler demonstrieren für mehr Umweltschutz heute.
Definition
"Demonstrieren" means to publicly show or express opinions, often through organized protests or rallies. For example, when students "demonstrieren" for more environmental protection, they actively participate in events to raise awareness and advocate for change.
Etymology
The word "demonstrieren" comes from the Latin 'demonstrāre,' meaning 'to point out' or 'to show.' It entered German through French 'démontrer.' Did you know? The original Latin sense involved proving or explaining something clearly, which evolved into the modern idea of publicly showing or expressing views.
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"Demonstrieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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