No. 2,288 in Dutch
protesten
To protest.
In a sentence
De mensen kwamen samen om tegen de nieuwe wet te protesteren.
The people gathered to protest against the new law.
Here, 'protesteren' is used as a verb meaning 'to protest' or 'express opposition.'
De protesten tegen de verhoogde belastingen zijn gestaag toegenomen.
The protests against increased taxes have steadily risen.
In this sentence, 'protesten' is a plural noun referring to demonstrations or acts of protest.
Zijn stem klonk alsof hij protest in zijn hart had.
His voice sounded as if he had protest in his heart.
Here, 'protest' is used as a singular abstract noun describing an internal feeling or sentiment of dissent.
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