das Hindernis, -se
obstacle
Etwas, das den Weg blockiert oder das Erreichen eines Ziels erschwert.
The German word "Hindernis" is a noun that means "obstacle" or "hindrance". It is derived from the verb "hindern," which means "to hinder" or "to prevent". "Hindernis" refers to anything that obstructs progress or makes it difficult to achieve something. Similar words in German include "Obstacle" (Obstacle), "Barriere" (barrier), and "Schwierigkeit" (difficulty).
The difference between "Hindernis" and these similar words lies in their connotations: "Hindernis" typically emphasizes a physical or situational blockage, while "Schwierigkeit" may refer more to challenges or complications that require effort to overcome, and "Barriere" often pertains to a social, systemic, or metaphorical barrier.
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Examples
Die Läuferinnen überwinden das Hindernis.noun
The runners are overcoming the obstacle.
Ein Hindernis kann manchmal schwierig zu überqueren sein.noun
An obstacle can sometimes be difficult to cross.
Ein Hindernis erschwert den Weg zum Ziel.noun
An obstacle makes the path to the goal more difficult.
Überwindung des Hindernisses erfordert Geschicklichkeit.noun
Overcoming the obstacle requires skill.
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