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protection in German

protection in German is Schutz — protection means the act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.

protection in German

Schutz
noun
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

What does "protection" mean?

  1. noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
    "Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes."
  2. noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
    "In the film, the gangster demanded protection money from every café on the street."
  3. noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.
    "Some economists argue that protection of local industries makes goods more expensive for shoppers."
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protection in a sentence

  • Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes.
  • The fence offers protection from strong winds.
  • In the film, the gangster demanded protection money from every café on the street.
  • The owner refused to pay protection, so the gang kept threatening his restaurant.

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What is "protection" in German?
"protection" in German is Schutz. protection means: The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
How do you use "protection" in a sentence?
Example: "Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes." In German, "protection" is Schutz.
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