verhindern
prevent
Dafür sorgen, dass etwas nicht passiert oder nicht gemacht wird.
The German word "verhindern" is a verb meaning "to prevent" or "to hinder". It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the verb "hindern", where "hindern" means "to hinder" or "to obstruct".
Similar words:
- "verzögern" – to delay (focuses on causing a delay rather than completely stopping)
- "stoppen" – to stop (often more abrupt or complete)
- "blockieren" – to block (usually physical obstruction)
Differences:
- "verhindern" focuses on stopping something from happening at all.
- "verzögern" implies causing a slowdown or delay, but the event may still occur.
- "stoppen" means to bring something to an immediate halt.
- "blockieren" often implies physical or structural blocking.
In summary, "verhindern" emphasizes preventing or making something impossible.
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Examples
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verhindern einen Einbruch.verb
The security measures prevent a break-in.
Er versucht, das Unglück zu verhindern.verb
He tries to prevent the disaster.
Man kann manchmal nicht alles verhindern.verb
Sometimes you cannot prevent everything.
Um einen Unfall zu verhindern, fahren wir langsamer.verb
To prevent an accident, we are driving slower.
Wir müssen die Störung verhindern.verb
We must prevent the disruption.
Sie verhindern die Weiterfahrt.verb
They prevent the onward journey.
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