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protest
A public expression of disagreement, rejection, or dissatisfaction, often through demonstrations, strikes, or petitions.
Die Studierenden organisierten einen Protest gegen die Erhöhung der Studiengebühren.
The students organized a protest against the increase in tuition fees.
The noun 'der Protest' (protest) belongs to the word family of the verb 'protestieren' (to protest). If you know the verb, you can easily derive the meaning of the noun.
Viele Menschen protestierten auf der Straße.
Many people protested in the street.
A protest is always directed 'gegen' (against) something or someone. The preposition 'gegen' is followed by the accusative.
Es gab laute Proteste gegen den Bau der neuen Autobahn.
There were loud protests against the construction of the new highway.
Common verbs used with 'Protest' (protest) are 'Protest einlegen' (to lodge a protest), 'zum Protest aufrufen' (to call for a protest), or 'seinen Protest ausdrücken' (to express one's protest).
Die Opposition hat im Parlament offiziell Protest eingelegt.
The opposition officially lodged a protest in parliament.
In the meaning of a documented formal declaration, 'Protest' is used exclusively in the technical language of banking and law. You will hardly encounter this meaning in everyday life.
Wegen des unbezahlten Wechsels musste der Notar Protest erheben.
Because of the unpaid bill of exchange, the notary had to issue a protest.
resistance
'Widerstand' and 'Protest' both describe that people do not agree with something. 'Protest' is usually an open and visible expression, for example at a demonstration, during a strike, or with a signature. 'Widerstand' is broader and can also be longer-lasting, stronger, or less public. It can mean an attitude, a movement, or active resistance. Learners can easily confuse the words because protest can be a form of Widerstand. But not every Widerstand is automatically a public protest.
Vor dem Rathaus fand ein Protest gegen die höheren Mieten statt.
A protest against the higher rents took place in front of the town hall.
Die Bewohner leisteten Widerstand, als ihre Häuser abgerissen werden sollten.
The residents resisted when their houses were supposed to be demolished.