die Selbstverteidigung
Translation
self-defence
Examples
Sie lernt Selbstverteidigung in einem Kurs.
She is learning self-defence in a course.
Er handelte aus reiner Selbstverteidigung.
He acted out of pure self-defence.
Grammar Patterns
to learn self-defence: Selbstverteidigung lernen She is learning self-defence in a course.
to act in self-defence: aus Selbstverteidigung handeln He acted in self-defence.
Similar Words
die Notwehr (legal self-defence)
Etymology
From `Selbst` (self) + `Verteidigung` (defence). A literal translation of 'self-defence'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: `Selbst` (self) + `Verteidigung` (defence). It means exactly what it says.