English–German
“blockade” in German
How to say “blockade” in German
“Blockade” in German is Sperre.
A barrier or official stop stands across a road, route, or service, cutting off access until the obstruction or rule is removed.
Example sentences with Sperre
Auf der Autobahn wurde wegen eines Unfalls eine Sperre eingerichtet.
A blockade was set up on the motorway because of an accident.
Tips for using Sperre
- Sperre is feminine, with the plural Sperren, and common compounds such as Straßensperre and Internetsperre specify what is blocked.
Other German words for “blockade”
Die Blockade des Hafens legte den Betrieb lahm.
The blockade of the port brought operations to a standstill.