verb
versperren
block
Etwas so hinstellen oder schließen, dass man nicht hindurchgehen oder hineingehen kann.
The German word "versperren" is a verb meaning "to block" or "to obstruct". It consists of the prefix "ver-" and the root verb "sperren", which means "to lock", "to close off", or "to bar".
Similar words include:
- blockieren (to block),
- behindern (to hinder),
- absperren (to barricade or cordon off).
Difference:
- versperren often implies physically blocking or obstructing a path or access.
- blockieren is a more general term for blocking, can also be metaphorical.
- behindern focuses on hindering or causing difficulty, not necessarily physical obstruction.
- absperren usually refers to blocking an area off, often with barriers or official measures.
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Examples
Sie versperren die Straße.verb
They block the street.
Die Bauarbeiten versperren den Weg.verb
The construction work blocks the way.
Falsch geparkte Fahrzeuge versperren die Straße.verb
Illegally parked vehicles block the road.
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