English–German

“objection” in German

German

AlsoEinspruch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌvant/

Example

Ich habe einen Einwand gegen diesen Vorschlag.

I have an objection to this proposal.

Illustration for Einwand (objection)

How to say “objection” in German

“Objection” in German is Einwand.

A conversation continues, but one selected point is held up for examination before agreement.

Full entry for Einwand: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Einwand

Er erhob einen Einwand und erläuterte seine Gründe.

He raised an objection and explained his reasons.

Tips for using Einwand

  • Widerspruch can mean contradiction or general opposition, whereas Einwand usually targets a particular point in an argument or proposal.

Other German words for “objection”

Ich erhebe Einspruch gegen die Entscheidung.

I object to the decision.

“objection” in other languages