geschützt
protected
Being secured against danger, harm, negative influences, or unwanted access.
EXAMPLE
In der Höhle waren sie vor dem Sturm geschützt.
In the cave, they were protected from the storm.
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Meanings
geschützt
protected
Legally secured by a law, trademark, or patent, so that imitation or unauthorized use is prohibited. This also applies to animal and plant species under nature protection.
EXAMPLE
Der Begriff „Coca-Cola“ ist eine rechtlich geschützte Marke.
The term 'Coca-Cola' is a legally protected trademark.
Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Geschützt' (protected) is the past participle of the verb 'schützen' (to protect). It is used as an adjective to describe a state of safety or being preserved.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Zelt schützt uns gut vor dem Regen.
This tent protects us well from the rain.
Use with 'vor'
'Geschützt' (protected) is very often used with the preposition 'vor' (from/against) and the dative. This expresses what the protection is against.
EXAMPLE
Mit dieser Sonnencreme ist deine Haut gut vor der Sonne geschützt.
With this sunscreen, your skin is well protected from the sun.
Legal context
In legal contexts, 'geschützt' (protected) is often combined with adverbs such as 'gesetzlich' (by law) or 'rechtlich' (legally). It refers to things like trademarks, patents, or endangered animal and plant species.
EXAMPLE
Der Pandabär ist eine geschützte Tierart.
The panda bear is a protected animal species.
Compare with
geschützt vs safe
safe
Both words can express that someone or something is protected from danger or unwanted access. „Safe“ is marked as an English, often technical expression, while „geschützt“ is neutral standard German. In ordinary German texts, „geschützt“ is therefore usually more appropriate; „safe“ can occur in international or technical contexts.
geschützt
Die Dateien sind auf dem verschlüsselten Server geschützt.
The files are protected on the encrypted server.
safe
Die Dateien sind auf dem verschlüsselten Server safe.
The files are safe on the encrypted server.
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