verbieten
forbid · prohibit · ban
Es bedeutet, dass man jemandem nicht erlaubt, etwas zu tun oder zu benutzen.
The German word „verbieten“ is a verb that means "to forbid" or "to prohibit". It is made up of the prefix „ver-“ and the verb „bieten“, which means "to offer". In this context, the prefix changes the meaning, so instead of "offer," it refers to denying or forbidding something.
Similar words:
- untersagen (to forbid)
- verweigern (to refuse, deny)
- verbannen (to banish, to exclude)
Differences:
- „verbieten“ explicitly means to prohibit something legally or by authority.
- „untersagen“ is more formal/legal as well but can suggest a stricter or official ban.
- „verweigern“ is more about refusing or denying, often not by law but by choice.
- „verbannen“ indicates expulsion or banishment rather than prohibition alone.
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Examples
Die Eltern verbieten ihren Kindern den Zugang zum Internet.verb
The parents forbid their children from accessing the Internet.
Sie verbieten das Rauchen in diesem Bereich.verb
They prohibit smoking in this area.
Man verbietet uns, hier zu fotografieren.verb
They forbid us to take photos here.
Das Spielzeug ist verboten.verb
The toy is forbidden.
Wir verbieten den Genuss von Alkohol in dieser Einrichtung.verb
We forbid the consumption of alcohol in this establishment.
Man sollte laute Musik nachts verbieten.verb
One should ban loud music at night.
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