die Petition
Translation
petition, appeal, application
Examples
Wir haben eine Petition unterschrieben.
We signed a petition.
Die Petition fordert niedrigere Steuern.
The petition demands lower taxes.
Grammar Patterns
to submit a petition ((for/against sth.)) eine Petition für/gegen et4 einreichen They submitted a petition for more environmental protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Antrag (application), Gesuch (request)
Etymology
From Latin 'petitio' (a request), which is a common root in many European languages.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'petition', making it easy to remember.