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objection
A formal or informal objection, doubt, or counterargument against a proposal, statement, or measure. Objections are often raised in legal or formal discussions.
Haben Sie Einwendungen gegen den vorgeschlagenen Plan?
Do you have any objections to the proposed plan?
'Die Einwendung' (objection) belongs to the verb 'einwenden' (to object). If you know the verb, you can more easily work out the meaning of the noun. Both words are often used in formal contexts.
Der Anwalt wird morgen seine Einwendungen vor Gericht darlegen.
The lawyer will present his objections in court tomorrow.
A very common and formal combination is 'Einwendungen erheben' (to raise objections). The objection is always directed 'gegen' (against) something, which takes the accusative.
Die Bürgerinitiative erhebt Einwendungen gegen das Bauprojekt.
The citizens' initiative is raising objections against the construction project.
This word belongs to written language and is used mainly in formal, legal, or administrative contexts. It often sounds more official than a simple objection.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Einwendungen schriftlich bis zum Monatsende ein.
Please submit your objections in writing by the end of the month.
contradiction / objection
Widerspruch refers to a formal rejection or a general opposing position regarding a decision or proposal. Einwendung, on the other hand, usually highlights a specific doubt or particular counterargument. Widerspruch is appropriate for fundamental rejection, while Einwendung is more suitable for the individual reason given.
Gegen den Vorschlag erhob die Gruppe eine Einwendung, weil die geplante Änderung zu teuer wäre.
The group raised an objection to the proposal because the planned change would be too expensive.
Gegen den Vorschlag legte die Gruppe Widerspruch ein, weil sie ihn grundsätzlich ablehnte.
The group formally objected to the proposal because it rejected it in principle.
