Verteidigen
Example: Die Soldaten verteidigen die Stadt vor dem Angriff.
Definition
"Verteidigen" means to protect or guard someone or something against an attack or danger, especially in a historical or military context. For example, soldiers defend a city from an attack, ensuring its safety and security.
Etymology
The word "verteidigen" comes from the Middle High German verb 'verteidigen,' which combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating completion or thoroughness) and 'teitigen,' related to 'tiden' meaning to divide or separate. It evolved to mean to ward off or defend. Did you know that its roots trace back to Latin 'defendere,' meaning to ward off or protect?
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