die Widerrede
objection
A response or remark that contradicts a claim, accusation, or instruction.
EXAMPLE
Der Lehrer duldete keine Widerrede und beendete die Diskussion.
The teacher tolerated no objections and ended the discussion.
die Widerrede
objection
die Widerrede, die Widerreden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Widerrede, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Widerreden |
| genitive | der Widerrede |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Widerrede | die Widerreden |
| accusative | die Widerrede | die Widerreden |
| dative | der Widerrede | den Widerreden |
| genitive | der Widerrede | der Widerreden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Widerrede' (objection) is made up of 'wider' (against) and 'Rede' (speech). It therefore refers to a remark that goes against a statement or instruction.
EXAMPLE
Bei seiner Entscheidung wollte der Vorsitzende keine Widerrede hören.
The chairperson did not want to hear any objections to his decision.
Typical collocations
'Widerrede' (objection) often occurs with verbs such as 'dulden' (to tolerate), 'akzeptieren' (to accept), or 'vertragen' (to take), especially in the fixed expression 'keine Widerrede dulden' (to tolerate no objections).
EXAMPLE
Die Trainerin duldete bei diesem wichtigen Spiel keine Widerrede.
The coach tolerated no objections during this important match.
Fixed expressions
'Widerrede' (objection) often appears in fixed expressions with 'keine' (no) or 'ohne' (without). 'Keine Widerrede!' (No objections!) is a brief, firm command not to argue; 'ohne Widerrede' (without objection) describes an action carried out without raising an objection.
EXAMPLE
„Keine Widerrede!“, sagte der Vater und zeigte auf die Tür.
"No objections!" said the father, pointing to the door.
Sie erledigte den Auftrag ohne Widerrede.
She carried out the task without objection.
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