Einspruch
German
Etymology
15th century, verbal noun of archaic einsprechen (“to object”). Equivalent to ein- (“in”) + Spruch (“dictum, statement”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nʃpʁʊx/
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Noun
Einspruch m (strong, genitive Einspruchs or Einspruches, plural Einsprüche)
- (chiefly law) objection, protest, appeal
- Synonyms: Widerspruch, Protest, Einwand, Beschwerde
- Gegen diesen Bußgeldbescheid können Sie binnen vier Wochen schriftlich Einspruch erheben.
- You can submit a written objection against this penalty notice within four weeks.
Declension
Declension of Einspruch [masculine, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Einspruch | die | Einsprüche |
| genitive | eines | des | Einspruchs, Einspruches | der | Einsprüche |
| dative | einem | dem | Einspruch, Einspruche1 | den | Einsprüchen |
| accusative | einen | den | Einspruch | die | Einsprüche |
1Now rare, see notes.
Interjection
Einspruch!
- objection! (kind of protest in the court procedures of some countries)
- Einspruch, Euer Ehren! – Stattgegeben! / Abgelehnt!
- Objection, Your Honor! – Sustained! / Overruled!
Usage notes
- The practice does not exist in the German-speaking countries, but is known through film and media, especially from the United States. The above phrases are standardised translations habitually used in dubbing etc.
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