noun
protection, shelter
B1
Noun meaning 'protection' or 'shelter'. Masculine (der Schutz). Usually uncountable, plural rarely used. Genitive singular 'des Schutzes'; dative singular 'dem Schutz'. Use in phrases like 'Schutz vor' (protection from). No irregular plural given. Common collocations include 'Schutz bieten' and 'als Schutz dienen', often followed by 'vor' + Dativ.
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Die Tiere suchten Schutz vor dem Sturm.
The animals sought shelter from the storm.
Der Helm bietet guten Schutz bei Unfällen.
The helmet offers good protection in accidents.
Diese Creme bietet einen hohen Schutz vor Sonnenbrand.
This cream provides strong protection against sunburn.
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Picture a shield labeled 'Schutz' blocking arrows.
Think 'shoots' (like protection shoots down danger) — 'Schutz' ~ 'shoots'.
Der Schutz — imagine a strong 'der' (he) holding a shield to remember masculine gender.
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Often used as an abstract, mass noun ('Schutz bieten'). In compounds it appears frequently (e.g., 'Umweltschutz', 'Datenschutz'). | Singular-only/uncountable noun; plural forms are not applicable.