schützen
Translation
to protect, to guard, to shield
Examples
Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.
We must protect the environment.
Diese Creme schützt vor der Sonne.
This cream protects from the sun.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) ((vor+3)) schützen to protect sb./sth. from sth. The vaccination protects against the disease.
sich ((vor+3)) schützen to protect oneself from sth. You have to protect yourself from the cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verteidigen, bewahren; Antonyms: angreifen, gefährden
Etymology
From Old High German 'scuzzan', related to 'Schuss' (shot) and English 'shoot'. It originally meant to ward off a shot.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting up a 'shield' to protect yourself. 'Schützen' sounds a bit like 'shield-zen'.