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German word
Barriere
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈʁi̯eːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbarrier
Example
Wir müssen eine Barriere überwinden.
We have to overcome a barrier.
More examples
Viele Menschen stoßen auf eine Barriere, wenn sie in ein anderes Land ziehen.
Many people encounter a barrier when they move to another country.
Core concept
A closed gate across a road, also standing for anything that blocks progress.
Common phrases
sprachliche Barriere
language barrier
kulturelle Barriere
cultural barrier
eine Barriere abbauen
break down a barrier
Similar words
Hürde: A challenge that must be overcome, often as a test.
Hindernis: A concrete obstacle or situation that delays or blocks progress.
Grenze: An official line or limit separating areas or defining a range.
Mauer: A tall artificial wall built from stone, brick, or similar materials.
Definition in German
Barriere bezeichnet eine Schranke oder ein Hindernis, das Personen oder Prozesse am Vorankommen hindert, physisch oder symbolisch.
Word origin
German Barriere entered through French barriere, from barre 'bar', referring originally to a bar or barrier.
Usage tips
- Barriere is feminine: die Barriere, with plural die Barrieren.
Other meanings
- obstaclenoun
Opposites
- Zugänglichkeitaccessibilitynoun
- Zugangaccessnoun
Related words
- Barrierefreiheitaccessibilitynoun
- barrierefreibarrier-freeadjective