English–German

“disabled” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈhɪndɐt/

Example

Die behinderten Kinder spielen im Park.

The children with disabilities are playing in the park.

Illustration for behindert (disabled)

How to say “disabled” in German

“Disabled” in German is behindert.

Something cannot function or move normally because an obstacle limits its ability or progress.

Full entry for behindert: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with behindert

Im Zug gibt es Plätze für behinderte Personen.

There are seats for people with disabilities on the train.

Tips for using behindert

  • In non-person contexts, behindert commonly means impeded or obstructed, so it can describe traffic, work, or progress as well as people.

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