verb
blockieren
block
Etwas so schließen oder stoppen, dass es nicht mehr weitergeht oder benutzt werden kann.
The German word "blockieren" is a verb that means "to block" or "to obstruct". It is derived from the noun "Block", which means "block" or "obstacle".
Meaning of the word parts:
- Block: a solid piece or obstacle
- -ieren: a common verb-forming suffix from Latin-based languages
Similar words:
- verhindern (to prevent)
- behindern (to hinder)
- absperren (to fence off, to barricade)
- stören (to disturb)
Differences:
- blockieren implies a direct physical or functional obstruction, stopping something completely.
- verhindern and behindern focus more on general hindrance or prevention, which may be less direct.
- absperren usually refers to physically cordoning off an area.
- stören is broader, meaning to disturb or annoy, and does not always imply complete obstruction.
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Examples
Sie blockieren die Straße.verb
They are blocking the street.
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