German word

Demo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdeːmo/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprotest

Example

Heute findet eine Demo statt.

A protest is taking place today.

Illustration for Demo (protest)

More examples

Viele Studenten besuchten die Demo.

Many students attended the demonstration.

Core concept

People gather in public and move together behind banners to show opposition.

Common phrases

  • eine Demo besuchen

    attend a demonstration

  • eine Demo anmelden

    register a demonstration

  • bei einer Demo mitlaufen

    march in a demonstration

Similar words

Demonstration: An organized event for publicly expressing social or political positions.
Protest: An expression of opposition or dissatisfaction with a matter.
Kundgebung: A public gathering focused on speeches and appeals to participants.
Protestzug: A march along a fixed route to show opposition.

Definition in German

Demo bezeichnet umgangssprachlich eine Versammlung, bei der Menschen ihren Protest öffentlich kundtun.

Word origin

Demo is formed by shortening Demonstration, a German borrowing ultimately related to Latin demonstrāre, meaning 'to show'.

Usage tips

  • Demo is feminine: die Demo, eine Demo, and zur Demo after zu.

Other meanings

  • demonstrationnoun

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