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