English–German
“block” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɛʁən/
Example
Die Polizei sperrte die Straße nach dem Unfall.
The police blocked the road after the accident.
How to say “block” in German
“Block” in German is sperren.
A gate is shut or a rule cuts off access, whether the target is a road, place, account, or service.
Example sentences with sperren
Wegen Betrugsverdachts sperrte die Bank mein Konto.
Because of suspected fraud, the bank blocked my account.
Tips for using sperren
- The separable verb absperren usually refers to cordoning off or securing a physical area, while sperren also covers accounts, cards, and services.
Other German words for “block”
Die Polizei blockierte die Straße nach dem Unfall.
The police blocked the road after the accident.
Die neuen Häuser verbauen die Aussicht.
The new buildings block the view.
Der Bus versperrt die Straße.
The bus is blocking the road.