A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Sich verteidigen

to defend oneself

意味

To protect oneself from attack or criticism.

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文化的背景

The 'Verteidigung' of a doctoral thesis is a major public event in German academia, often followed by a celebration where the student wears a 'Doktorhut'. In Germany, 'Notwehr' (self-defense) is a strictly defined legal right. You are allowed to defend yourself if the attack is 'gegenwärtig' (happening now). German football fans often say 'Die beste Verteidigung ist der Angriff' (The best defense is a good offense). Germans value directness. If you feel unfairly criticized, it is culturally acceptable—and often expected—that you 'dich verteidigst' rather than staying silent.

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The 'Sich' Rule

Always check: Am I defending myself? Use 'sich'. Am I defending a thing? No 'sich'.

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Gegen vs. Vor

Use 'gegen' for people/animals/attacks. Use 'vor' for elements like rain or cold (with 'schützen').

意味

To protect oneself from attack or criticism.

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The 'Sich' Rule

Always check: Am I defending myself? Use 'sich'. Am I defending a thing? No 'sich'.

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Gegen vs. Vor

Use 'gegen' for people/animals/attacks. Use 'vor' for elements like rain or cold (with 'schützen').

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PhD Defense

If someone says they have a 'Verteidigung' tomorrow, they are likely finishing their doctorate!

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Sports Talk

Use 'verteidigen' to sound like a pro when discussing football tactics.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.

Ich verteidige ____ gegen den Regen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mich

The subject is 'Ich', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'mich'.

Which sentence is correct?

A) Er verteidigt sich seine Idee. B) Er verteidigt seine Idee. C) Er verteidigt mich seine Idee.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

When defending an object (his idea), you do not use a reflexive pronoun.

Match the German phrase to its English context.

1. Selbstverteidigung, 2. Strafverteidiger, 3. Titelverteidiger

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Selbstverteidigung is self-defense, Strafverteidiger is a lawyer, and Titelverteidiger is a defending champion.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Warum sagst du nichts? B: Ich will ____ nicht schon wieder ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mich / verteidigen

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'mich' is correct.

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Verteidigen vs. Schützen

Verteidigen
Gegen Angriff Against attack
Schützen
Vor Regen From rain

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Ich verteidige ____ gegen den Regen.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mich

The subject is 'Ich', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'mich'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

A) Er verteidigt sich seine Idee. B) Er verteidigt seine Idee. C) Er verteidigt mich seine Idee.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

When defending an object (his idea), you do not use a reflexive pronoun.

Match the German phrase to its English context. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Selbstverteidigung is self-defense, Strafverteidiger is a lawyer, and Titelverteidiger is a defending champion.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Warum sagst du nichts? B: Ich will ____ nicht schon wieder ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mich / verteidigen

Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'mich' is correct.

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よくある質問

14 問

No, it is very often verbal, legal, or intellectual.

'Sich wehren' is more informal and implies a spontaneous reaction. 'Sich verteidigen' is more formal and structured.

Yes, 'das Tor verteidigen' is the standard phrase.

No, you say 'Ich verteidige meinen Freund'.

It is always 'verteidigen gegen' + Accusative.

It means 'self-defense', often referring to martial arts like Karate.

Use 'Ich habe mich verteidigt'.

It is a weak (regular) verb.

Yes, to defend your decisions or your CV.

A defender (in sports) or a defense lawyer (in law).

No, it is a neutral statement of fact.

Yes, a cat defends itself against a dog.

The legal term for self-defense in a criminal context.

Yes, it originally meant speaking at a legal assembly called a 'Ding'.

関連フレーズ

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sich wehren

similar

to fight back

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schützen

similar

to protect

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rechtfertigen

specialized form

to justify

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parieren

specialized form

to parry

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widerstehen

contrast

to resist

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