English–German
“petition” in German
How to say “petition” in German
“Petition” in German is Gesuch.
A formal appeal placed in an authority's hands to obtain a ruling, approval, or other official result.
Example sentences with Gesuch
Die Firma hat ein Gesuch um Förderung eingereicht.
The company submitted a petition for funding.
Tips for using Gesuch
- In current administrative language, Antrag is often the ordinary term for an application, while Gesuch has a more petition-like and formal tone, especially in legal contexts.
Other German words for “petition”
Viele Bürger unterschreiben die Petition.
Many citizens are signing the petition.