protest
A formal objection, especially one by a groupA formal objection, especially one by a group.
» We protested, but it was in vain.
Wir protestierten, aber es war vergebens. — Dani6187
Мы протестовали, но безрезультатно. — odexed
Ми протестували, але безрезультатно. — deniko
Ми протестували, але це ні до чого не привело. — deniko
Ми протестували, але це було марно. — deniko
CK · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A formal objection, especially one by a group.
They lodged a protest with the authorities.
Protest, Einspruch, Widerspruch
проте́стprotést
проте́стprotést
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
(countable, uncountable)A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
We held a protest in front of City Hall.
Protest, Demonstration
проте́стprotést, ми́тингmíting, демонстра́цияdemonstrácija
проте́стprotést, мі́тингmítynh, демонстра́ціяdemonstrácija
(countable, uncountable)The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
(countable, uncountable)A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
Examples
288 sentencesWe protested, but it was in vain.
Ми протестували, але безрезультатно. — deniko
ruМы протестовали, но безрезультатно. — odexed
deWir protestierten, aber es war vergebens. — Dani6187
Did Tom protest?
Том протестував? — deniko
ruТом протестовал? — Olya
deHat Tom protestiert? — Felixjp
I must protest.
Я мушу протестувати. — shanghainese
Tom didn't protest.
Том не протестував. — deniko
ruТом не возражал. — marafon
Tom opened his mouth to protest.
Translations
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Forms
plural: protestsSynonyms
3 synonyms- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent:objectiondissent
- a formal and solemn declaration of objection:protestation
Word family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable