English–German
“veto” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈveːtoː/
Example
Der Präsident legte sein Veto gegen das Gesetz ein.
The president used his veto against the law.
How to say “veto” in German
“Veto” in German is Veto.
An authorized decision-maker places a formal stop on a measure before it can take effect.
Example sentences with Veto
Der Vorstand hob das Veto eines Mitglieds auf.
The board lifted a member's veto.
Tips for using Veto
- German commonly uses ein Veto gegen etwas einlegen, with the preposition gegen introducing the blocked measure.