English–German
“protect” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈvaːʁən/
Example
Die Impfung bewahrt die Kinder vor Krankheiten.
The vaccination protects children from diseases.
How to say “protect” in German
“Protect” in German is bewahren.
A valued thing remains intact because it is kept safe from harm or loss.
Example sentences with bewahren
Trotz der Kritik konnte er das Vertrauen bewahren.
Despite the criticism, he was able to preserve trust.
Tips for using bewahren
- For protection from a danger, bewahren commonly takes vor with the dative, as in jemanden vor Krankheiten bewahren.
Other German words for “protect”
Die Creme schützt die Haut vor der Sonne.
The cream protects the skin from the sun.
Er verteidigt seine Familie.
He protects his family.