German word

Einspruch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nʃpʁʊx/

Meaning

  • masculine nounobjection

Example

Ich erhebe Einspruch gegen die Entscheidung.

I object to the decision.

Illustration for Einspruch (objection)

More examples

Der Vorschlag stieß auf Einspruch.

The proposal met with objection.

Core concept

An official decision is met by a recorded protest that puts the matter back under procedural review.

Common phrases

  • Einspruch anmelden

    lodge an objection

  • auf Einspruch stoßen

    meet with objection

Similar words

Einwand: A remark expressing disagreement with someone's opinion in discussion.
Widerspruch: A formal demand for a decision to be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Definition in German

Ein formeller Widerspruch gegen eine Entscheidung oder Maßnahme, der schriftlich oder mündlich in einem Verfahren vorgebracht wird.

Word origin

Einspruch is a compound of ein- and Spruch, which is related to sprechen and denotes a saying, pronouncement, or decision; the compound acquired its formal legal sense.

Usage tips

  • Einspruch is more formal and procedural than Einwand, which commonly names an objection raised in discussion or argument.

Opposites

Related words

  • einspruchslosunopposedadjective

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