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schützen

protect

Meaning of schützen

keep safe

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German[ˈʃʏtsən]
protect
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schützen with English translation

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schützen belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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schützen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between schützen / sichern / bewahren / bewachen

🇩🇪German
schützen

Means 'to protect' with a nuance of personal care and active shielding from danger.

A2Often

Die Eltern beschützen ihr Kind vor dem Sturm.

Родители защищают своего ребёнка от шторма.

🇩🇪German

Means 'to secure' or 'make safe'; often used for safety measures rather than personal protection.

A2Very Often

Wir sichern die Leiter mit einem Seil.

Мы закрепляем лестницу верёвкой.

🇩🇪German

Means 'to preserve' or 'to keep safe'; often used for valuable things, traditions, nature, or a state.

A2Often

Wir bewahren alte Traditionen.

Мы сохраняем старые традиции.

B
🇩🇪German
bewachen

Means 'to guard' or 'watch over,' implying monitoring a place, entrance, or object to prevent danger.

A2Often

Ein Hund bewacht das Haus in der Nacht.

Собака охраняет дом ночью.

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How to pronounce schützen and what this word means

schützen translation: protect. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce schützen

[ˈʃʏtsən]

schützen translation

protect

schützen transcription

[ˈʃʏtsən]

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schützen meaning: what does it mean?

vor Schaden bewahren, sicher halten

schützen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

schützen is pronounced as [ˈʃʏtsən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is schützen part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, schützen (protect) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is schützen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, schützen (protect) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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