Protest about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To express strong disagreement or dissatisfaction, usually publicly, about a specific issue or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually takes an object or phrase after 'about' showing the topic. Common with both individual and group actions. Often public, but also applies to private or written objections. Do not confuse with 'protest to' (directed at a person or authority).
Spanish: protestar por - protestar contraPortuguese (BR): protestar contra - protestar porPortuguese (PT): protestar contra - protestar porChinese (Simplified): 抗议（关于）Chinese (Traditional): 抗議（關於）Hindi: के बारे में विरोध करनाArabic: يحتج علىBengali: বিক্ষোভ করা (কোনো বিষয় নিয়ে) - আপত্তি জানানো (কিছু সম্পর্কে)Russian: протестовать против - выражать недовольство по поводуJapanese: 〜について抗議する - 〜に異議を唱えるVietnamese: phản đối về - lên tiếng vềKorean: ~에 대해 항의하다 - ~에 대해 시위하다Turkish: bir konuda protesto etmek - bir şeye karşı çıkmakUrdu: احتجاج کرنا (کسی معاملے پر)Indonesian: protes tentang - memprotes mengenai
Example Sentences
People protest about unfair rules.
basic
The students protested about the homework.
basic
Workers protest about low wages.
basic
She went to city hall to protest about the noise in her neighborhood.
natural
Many people are protesting about rising food prices.
natural
If you want change, you have to protest about what’s wrong.
natural