self-protection
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self-protection
The action or measures a person takes to protect themselves from dangers, attacks, or negative influences. This can include both physical and psychological aspects.
Aus Selbstschutz meidet er Situationen, die ihn zu sehr stressen.
For self-protection, he avoids situations that stress him too much.
'Selbstschutz' (self-protection) is a compound noun made from 'selbst' (self) and 'der Schutz' (protection). It literally means 'the protection of oneself.'
Ein Kurs in Selbstverteidigung kann dem Selbstschutz dienen.
A self-defense course can serve the purpose of self-protection.
This word is very often used with the preposition 'aus' (out of / for reasons of). The phrase 'aus Selbstschutz' (for self-protection) explains the motivation for an action: you do something in order to protect yourself.
Aus Selbstschutz hat sie den Kontakt zu ihm abgebrochen.
For self-protection, she broke off contact with him.
The term can refer both to physical protection (e.g., self-defense) and psychological protection (e.g., emotional distance). The context makes clear what is meant.
Manchmal ist es reiner Selbstschutz, nicht jede Kritik persönlich zu nehmen.
Sometimes it is pure self-protection not to take every criticism personally.
defense
'die Verteidigung' and 'der Selbstschutz' both have to do with protection from danger or attacks. 'Verteidigung' can mean the protection of people, groups, places, or even a team. 'Selbstschutz' is narrower: a person protects themselves, physically or also psychologically. The words can be confused because both describe a response to danger. If someone is protecting others or something larger, 'Verteidigung' fits better. If you are protecting yourself, 'Selbstschutz' is more precise.
Nach den Drohungen meldete sie den Vorfall aus Selbstschutz der Polizei.
After the threats, she reported the incident to the police for her own protection.
Die Verteidigung des Hauses war wegen des Sturms kaum möglich.
Defending the house was almost impossible because of the storm.