English–German
“prevent” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪndɐn/
Example
Das schlechte Wetter hindert uns daran, heute spazieren zu gehen.
The bad weather is preventing us from going for a walk today.
How to say “prevent” in German
“Prevent” in German is hindern.
A barrier blocks a person or process from carrying an intended action through.
Example sentences with hindern
Bürokratische Regeln hindern oft innovative Ideen.
Bureaucratic rules often prevent innovative ideas.
Tips for using hindern
- The usual pattern is jemanden an etwas hindern, with the person in the accusative and the blocked activity after an in the dative.
Other German words for “prevent”
Gute Hygiene beugt Infektionen vor.
Good hygiene prevents infections.
Diese Maßnahmen verhindern Unfälle.
These measures prevent accidents.