verb
hindra
prevent
Göra så att något inte kan hända eller komma fram.
Hindra (Swedish) means to prevent, to obstruct, or to hinder.
Definition:
- To stop someone or something from doing something or from happening.
- To create an obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible.
Usage example:
- Han försökte hindra olyckan.
(He tried to prevent the accident.)
Similar words and differences:
- Blockera – means to block physically or metaphorically, often implying complete stoppage.
- Stoppa – means to stop or halt, can be sudden and complete.
- Förhindra – very close to hindra, means to prevent (often interventions or measures to stop something beforehand).
Förhindra is often slightly more formal or used when focusing on prevention, whereas hindra might simply mean to get in the way or hinder progress.
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Examples
Tina försöker hindra sin bror från att cykla för snabbt.verb
Tina tries to prevent her brother from cycling too fast.
Mamma vill hindra mig från att springa ut i vägen.verb
Mom wants to prevent me from running out into the street.
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