Significado
To protect oneself from attack or criticism.
Contexto cultural
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.
The 'Sich' Rule
Always check: Am I defending myself? Use 'sich'. Am I defending a thing? No 'sich'.
Gegen vs. Vor
Use 'gegen' for people/animals/attacks. Use 'vor' for elements like rain or cold (with 'schützen').
Significado
To protect oneself from attack or criticism.
The 'Sich' Rule
Always check: Am I defending myself? Use 'sich'. Am I defending a thing? No 'sich'.
Gegen vs. Vor
Use 'gegen' for people/animals/attacks. Use 'vor' for elements like rain or cold (with 'schützen').
PhD Defense
If someone says they have a 'Verteidigung' tomorrow, they are likely finishing their doctorate!
Sports Talk
Use 'verteidigen' to sound like a pro when discussing football tactics.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Ich verteidige ____ gegen den Regen.
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.
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
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 ____.
Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'mich' is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Verteidigen vs. Schützen
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIch verteidige ____ gegen den Regen.
The subject is 'Ich', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'mich'.
A) Er verteidigt sich seine Idee. B) Er verteidigt seine Idee. C) Er verteidigt mich seine Idee.
When defending an object (his idea), you do not use a reflexive pronoun.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Selbstverteidigung is self-defense, Strafverteidiger is a lawyer, and Titelverteidiger is a defending champion.
A: Warum sagst du nichts? B: Ich will ____ nicht schon wieder ____.
Speaker B is talking about themselves, so 'mich' is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasNo, 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'.
Frases relacionadas
sich wehren
similarto fight back
schützen
similarto protect
rechtfertigen
specialized formto justify
parieren
specialized formto parry
widerstehen
contrastto resist
