German word

Demonstration

Pronunciation

IPA/demɔnˌstʁaˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprotest

Example

Viele Menschen organisierten eine Demonstration gegen die Entscheidung.

Many people organized a protest against the decision.

Illustration for Demonstration (protest)

More examples

Ich habe gestern an einer Demonstration teilgenommen.

I took part in a demonstration yesterday.

Core concept

Something made visible to others, ranging from a collective street action to a displayed proof.

Common phrases

  • an einer Demonstration teilnehmen

    take part in a demonstration

  • eine Demonstration organisieren

    organize a demonstration

  • friedliche Demonstration

    peaceful demonstration

Similar words

Protest: An act or gathering showing dissatisfaction or opposition.
Kundgebung: An outdoor political rally centered on speeches and public addresses.
Demo: A colloquial term for a protest march or gathering.
Marsch: A protest carried out by walking along a set route.

Definition in German

Öffentliche Versammlung, bei der Teilnehmende gemeinsam gegen etwas protestieren oder Forderungen sichtbar machen.

Word origin

The German noun Demonstration is a borrowing from Latin demonstratio, which denotes the act of showing or establishing something clearly.

Usage tips

  • The usual expression for joining one is 'an einer Demonstration teilnehmen', which uses the dative after an.

Other meanings

  • demonstrationnoun
  • proofnoun

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