die Demonstration
Translation
demonstrations, protests, rallies
Examples
Die Demonstrationen waren friedlich.
The demonstrations were peaceful.
Viele Leute gehen zu Demonstrationen.
Many people go to demonstrations.
Grammar Patterns
to take part in ((a demonstration)) Sie nahmen an der Demonstration teil.
a demonstration for/against ((sth.)) Es gab eine Demonstration für den Frieden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kundgebung (rally), Protest (protest), Aufmarsch (march)
Etymology
From Latin 'dēmonstrāre' (to show, to point out). The '-tion' suffix denotes an action noun.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English 'demonstration'. Imagine people 'demonstrating' their opinions in public.