hindern
prevent · hinder
Jemandem oder etwas nicht erlauben, etwas zu tun oder weiterzukommen.
The German word "hindern" is a verb that means "to hinder" or "to obstruct". It is derived from the root "hindern," which relates to preventing movement or progress. "Hindern" is often used in the context of stopping someone from doing something or making it more difficult to accomplish an action.
Similar words in German include "verhindern" (to prevent), "behindern" (to obstruct), and "stören" (to disturb).
The key difference between "hindern" and "verhindern" is that while "hindern" typically refers to hindering someone's immediate actions, "verhindern" often implies a more proactive approach to preventing an event or outcome from happening altogether.
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Examples
Das Wetter hindert uns am Spazierengehen.verb
The weather prevents us from going for a walk.
Nichts wird mich daran hindern, früh aufzustehen.verb
Nothing will hinder me from getting up early.
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