Schützen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schützen" is used as verb with the meaning of "protect", "defend" or "guard".

Essential properties of "schützen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schützen
  • Simple past: schützte
  • Participle: geschützt

See full conjugation of schützen

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schützen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To protect or defend from danger or harm"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei muss die Bürger schützen.The police must protect the citizens.
  2. Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.We must protect the environment.
  3. Der Helm soll den Kopf schützen.The helmet is supposed to protect the head.

2.) "To preserve or maintain in good condition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Maßnahmen sollen die historischen Gebäude schützen.These measures are intended to preserve the historical buildings.
  2. Wir müssen unsere Ressourcen schützen.We must conserve our resources.
  3. Die Creme soll die Haut vor der Sonne schützen.The cream is supposed to protect the skin from the sun.

3.) "To prevent something undesirable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Impfstoff soll uns vor Krankheiten schützen.The vaccine is supposed to protect us from diseases.
  2. Diese Maßnahmen sollen vor Diebstahl schützen.These measures are intended to prevent theft.
  3. Wir müssen uns vor Cyberangriffen schützen.We must protect ourselves from cyberattacks.
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