demonstrieren
Translation
to demonstrate, to protest, to show
Examples
Tausende Menschen demonstrieren für den Frieden.
Thousands of people are demonstrating for peace.
Der Lehrer demonstriert das Experiment.
The teacher demonstrates the experiment.
Sie demonstrierte ihre Stärke.
She demonstrated her strength.
Grammar Patterns
((for/against sth.)) to demonstrate for/against sth. They are demonstrating against the new law.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to demonstrate sth. to sb. Can you demonstrate the procedure to me?
Similar Words
Synonyms: protestieren (to protest), vorführen, zeigen (to show, to present)
Etymology
From the Latin word 'demonstrare,' meaning 'to show' or 'to point out.' It shares the same root as the English word 'demonstrate.'
Memory Tips
This is a great cognate. It's almost identical to 'demonstrate'. Just remember the two key meanings: protesting in the street and showing an experiment in a lab.