protective

prəˈtɛktɪv
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Translation of protective into German,

Adjective

1.

safety

intended to shield from harm or damage
  • She wore protective gloves while handling chemicals..Sie trug Schutzhandschuhe, während sie mit Chemikalien umging
2.

caring

showing a strong desire to keep someone safe
  • His protective instincts kicked in when he saw the child in danger..Seine beschützenden Instinkte setzten ein, als er das Kind in Gefahr sah
3.

business

TECH.
related to measures for safeguarding industries
TECH.
protektiv schützend
  • The government imposed protective tariffs on imports.Die Regierung verhängte schutzbezogene Zölle auf Importe.

Noun

1.

safety

Rare
something that keeps you safe
Rare
  • He wore a protective to stay safe during the game.Er trug einen Schutz, um während des Spiels sicher zu bleiben.
2.

cover

Rare
thin cover to prevent harm
Rare
  • Always use a protective to stay safe.Verwenden Sie immer eine Schutzfolie, um sicher zu bleiben.
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Expressions with protective: examples in English and translations in German

Schutzkleidung
Schutzbekleidung
Construction workers must wear protective clothing on the building site.
Schutzbeschichtung
Schutzschicht
The metal fence has a protective coating to prevent rust in rainy weather.
Schutzhülle
Schutzabdeckung
The phone has a protective cover to prevent scratches.
Schutzhülle
Schutzabdeckung
The phone has a protective covering to prevent scratches.
Schutzausrüstung
Workers must wear protective equipment such as helmets and gloves on the site.
Schutzschicht
The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

Synonyms and analogies of protective in English

Examples of protective in a sentence

  • They installed protective barriers around the construction site.
  • She gave him a protective hug.
  • The dog was very protective of its owner.
  • The industry lobbied for protective regulations against foreign competition.
  • Protective measures were enacted to shield local businesses.
  • He used a protective for his phone.

Translations of "protective" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
schützendadj.

Homeowners are often protective of their curtilage, wary of outside intrusions.

Hausbesitzer sind oft schützend gegenüber ihrem Hof und achten auf fremde Eingriffe.

Schutz-adj.

Between the individual layers there are often protective and separating layers.

Zwischen den einzelnen Schichten sind häufig noch Schutz- und Trennschichten aufgebracht.

protektivadj.

Research has investigated its protective effects and interaction with free radicals.

Die Forschung hat ihre protektive Wirkung und Interaktion mit freien Radikalen untersucht.

beschützendadj.

She was extremely protective of her younger sister before her death.

Sie war sehr beschützend gegenüber ihrer jüngeren Schwester vor ihrem Tod.

fürsorglichadj.

His possessive instinct made him protective of the people he cared about.

Sein Beschützerinstinkt machte ihn fürsorglich gegenüber den Menschen, die ihm am Herzen lagen.

dieSchutzkleidung

After the burn, she vowed to wear protective gear while cooking.

Nach der Verbrennung schwor sie, beim Kochen Schutzkleidung zu tragen.

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Other translations for protective:

  • protektionistischadj.
  • schutzadj.

protective: Examples and translations in context

The fallen leaf was cradled by the tree's protective branches.

Das gefallene Blatt wurde von den schützenden Ästen des Baumes gehalten.

A protective overlay can shield the surface from scratches and damage.

Ein schützender Überzug kann die Oberfläche vor Kratzern und Schäden bewahren.

In some species, the embryo develops inside a protective sac.

Bei einigen Arten entwickelt sich der Embryo in einer schützenden Hülle.

Nearby, the burial ground was surrounded by a protective iron fence.

In der Nähe war der Friedhof von einem schützenden Eisenzaun umgeben.

The heart has a protective sac that surrounds its muscles.

Das Herz hat einen schützenden Beutel, der seine Muskeln umgibt.

The artwork was enveloped in a protective glass case at the gallery.

Das Kunstwerk war in der Galerie von einem schützenden Glaskasten umschlossen.

Their bond strengthened, the familiar thrived under his protective care.

Ihre Verbindung wurde stärker, der Vertraute gedieh unter seiner schützenden Fürsorge.

His arms provided a protective wraparound for the scared child.

Seine Arme boten einen schützenden Mantel für das verängstigte Kind.

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