das Verbot, -e
ban · prohibition
Es bedeutet, dass etwas nicht erlaubt ist und man es nicht tun darf.
The German word "Verbot" is a noun meaning "ban" or "prohibition". It is derived from the verb "verbieten" (to forbid), which itself is formed from the prefix "ver-" and "bieten" (to offer, but here used in a sense of command).
Similar words:
- Verweisung (referral, but in some contexts can imply directive)
- Untersagung (prohibition, interdiction)
- Einschränkung (restriction)
Difference:
- Verbot is an official or legal prohibition—a clear, categorical "no".
- Untersagung is often more formal/legal and often used in administrative or judicial contexts.
- Einschränkung refers more broadly to a limitation or restriction, which may still allow something but with conditions.
"Verbot" is the strongest term for forbidding something outright.
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Examples
Ein Verbot wurde von der Stadt ausgesprochen.noun
A ban was issued by the city.
Das Verbot gilt ab sofort.noun
The ban applies immediately.
Jegliches Verbot bringt manchmal das Gegenteil hervor.noun
Any prohibition sometimes brings about the opposite.
Ein Verbot beinhaltet oft viele Einschränkungen.noun
A prohibition often includes many restrictions.
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