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to object
To raise an objection; to express a counterargument or a differing opinion about a proposal or statement.
Darf ich kurz einwenden, dass wir diesen Punkt bereits besprochen haben?
May I briefly object that we have already discussed this point?
to have no objection
A fixed expression meaning that one has no objections and agrees with something.
Gegen einen Ausflug am Wochenende habe ich absolut nichts einzuwenden.
I have absolutely no objection to a trip at the weekend.
'Einwenden' (to object) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'ein-' moves to the end. In a subordinate clause or infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Anwalt wendet ein, dass die Beweise fehlen.
The lawyer objects that the evidence is missing.
The verb 'einwenden' (to object) is closely related to the noun 'der Einwand' (objection). When you 'etwas einwendet' (object to something), you raise an objection.
Sein Einwand war berechtigt, also änderten wir den Plan.
His objection was justified, so we changed the plan.
The objection is often formulated with a 'dass' clause or in direct speech. The structure is: '[Person] wendet ein, dass ...' ([person] objects that ...).
Meine Kollegin wendete ein, dass wir nicht genug Zeit für das Projekt hätten.
My colleague objected that we did not have enough time for the project.
The phrase 'nichts einzuwenden haben' (to have no objection) is a fixed expression. It is always used with the preposition 'gegen' + accusative.
Gegen eine Tasse Kaffee habe ich jetzt nichts einzuwenden.
I have no objection to a cup of coffee right now.
to agree / to approve
Zustimmen expresses positive agreement with a proposal. Nichts einzuwenden haben only says that there is no reason to object; it does not require a particularly positive attitude. Use zustimmen for clear agreement and the fixed expression nichts einzuwenden haben (to have no objection) with einwenden when there is merely an absence of objections.
Ich habe nichts dagegen einzuwenden, das Treffen auf Freitag zu verschieben.
I have no objection to postponing the meeting until Friday.
Ich stimme dem Vorschlag zu, das Treffen auf Freitag zu verschieben.
I agree with the proposal to postpone the meeting until Friday.
