Защита means “protection” or “defense.” Its precise English equivalent depends on context:
- physical or legal protection;
- defense in a debate, court case, or sport;
- cybersecurity or protective equipment.
It comes from the verb защищать, meaning “to protect” or “to defend.” The word is related to the older Slavic idea of being behind a shield; compare щит, meaning “shield.”
Common related words include защитить (“to protect”), защитник (“defender; protector”), and самозащита (“self-defense”). In sports, защита commonly means “defense.” In computing, it can mean security or protection.
- Эта защита помогает от дождя.
This protection helps against rain.
- Адвокат подготовил хорошую защиту для клиента.
The lawyer prepared a good defense for the client.
- Наша защита сыграла отлично во втором тайме.
Our defense played excellently in the second half.
- На компьютере нужна надёжная защита от вирусов.
A computer needs reliable protection from viruses.
- Он изучает самооборону для личной защиты.
He is studying self-defense for personal protection.
