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To keep someone or something safe from danger, harm, or a negative influence and look after their safety.
Die Eltern beschützen ihre Kinder vor allen Gefahren.
The parents protect their children from all dangers.
The verb 'beschützen' (to protect) has the prefix 'be-' and is inseparable. The prefix stays firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms and is not placed at the end of the sentence.
Ein guter Mantel beschützt dich vor der Kälte.
A good coat protects you from the cold.
To name the danger or negative influence from which something is being protected, you use the preposition 'vor' (from/before) followed by the dative. The structure is: jemanden/etwas (accusative) vor jemandem/etwas (dative) beschützen.
Die Sonnencreme soll die Haut vor der Sonne beschützen.
The sunscreen is meant to protect the skin from the sun.
'Beschützen' (to protect) is often used in contexts involving safety and care. Typical objects are people (children, family), animals, or valuable things (property, the environment, data).
Es ist unsere Pflicht, die Umwelt zu beschützen.
It is our duty to protect the environment.
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'schützen' and 'beschützen' are very similar because both mean to keep someone or something safe from danger or harm. 'schützen' is more general and fits people, things, nature, data, or even oneself. 'beschützen' sounds more personal and active. It is often used when someone looks after the safety of a person, an animal, or something important. Learners can easily confuse the words. In most cases, 'schützen' is more neutral; 'beschützen' puts stronger emphasis on care and direct help.
Der große Bruder beschützt seine kleine Schwester auf dem Schulweg.
The older brother protects his little sister on the way to school.
Ein gutes Passwort schützt deine persönlichen Daten.
A good password protects your personal data.