veto
das Veto, die Vetos
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veto
An objection that blocks or prevents a decision, law, or resolution. The term comes from politics, but it is also used more generally.
Durch das Veto eines einzigen Landes kam die Resolution nicht zustande.
Because of the veto of a single country, the resolution did not pass.
to veto
To formally or informally object to a proposal or decision and thereby express one's rejection of it.
Ich wollte den Film sehen, aber meine Freundin hat sofort ein Veto eingelegt.
I wanted to see the film, but my girlfriend immediately vetoed it.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vetos |
| genitive | des Vetos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Veto | die Vetos |
| accusative | das Veto | die Vetos |
| dative | dem Veto | den Vetos |
| genitive | des Vetos | der Vetos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The most common way to express the action of vetoing is the fixed expression 'ein Veto einlegen' (to veto / to lodge a veto). The verb 'einlegen' is the standard verb here.
Der Finanzminister legte ein Veto gegen die teuren Pläne ein.
The finance minister vetoed the expensive plans.
To say what the objection is directed against, you use the preposition 'gegen' followed by the accusative.
Die Opposition hat ein Veto gegen das neue Gesetz eingelegt.
The opposition vetoed the new law.
Although the term comes from politics, the expression 'ein Veto einlegen' (to veto / to lodge a veto) is often also used informally or humorously in everyday life to express strong objection.
Wir wollten Pizza bestellen, aber mein Sohn hat sofort ein Veto eingelegt und wollte Nudeln.
We wanted to order pizza, but my son immediately vetoed it and wanted pasta.
contradiction / objection
Widerspruch and Veto can both express opposition to a proposal or resolution. However, a Veto is an objection that blocks or prevents a decision, while Widerspruch initially refers more generally to formal rejection. Veto fits an explicit block; otherwise, Widerspruch is more suitable.
Der Vorsitzende legte gegen den neuen Vorschlag sein Veto ein.
The chair exercised his veto against the new proposal.
Der Ausschuss äußerte Widerspruch gegen den neuen Vorschlag.
The committee voiced its objection to the new proposal.
