English–German
“hinder” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈhɪndɐn/
Example
Der Regen behindert den Verkehr.
The rain is hindering traffic.
How to say “hinder” in German
“Hinder” in German is behindern.
Traffic, progress, or another activity moves forward but is held back by an interfering obstacle.
Example sentences with behindern
Die Bürokratie behindert oft die schnelle Umsetzung neuer Projekte.
Bureaucracy often hinders the rapid implementation of new projects.
Tips for using behindern
- Behindern is stronger and more specific than stoeren, which commonly means disturbing or annoying without necessarily blocking progress.