German Conversation · Level 77
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German word
Sperrung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɛʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounroad closure
Example
Auf der Autobahn gibt es eine Sperrung wegen eines Unfalls.
There is a road closure on the autobahn because of an accident.
More examples
Wegen Bauarbeiten gibt es heute eine Sperrung in der Innenstadt.
Because of construction work, there is a road closure in the city center today.
Core concept
A barrier or official roadblock turns a normally open route into a no-entry stretch.
Common phrases
wegen einer Sperrung
because of a road closure
eine Sperrung verhängen
impose a road closure
die Sperrung der Bahnstrecke
closure of the railway line
Similar words
Sperre: A barrier or obstacle blocks passage along a route.
Absperrung: Ropes or fences close off an area to prevent entry.
Straßensperre: A blocked road section prevents vehicles and pedestrians from passing.
Vollsperrung: A complete road closure stops all vehicles and pedestrians from passing.
Definition in German
Vorübergehende Absperrung einer Straße, eines Wegs oder eines Bereichs, die den Durchgang verhindert.
Word origin
Sperrung is formed from the verb sperren, 'to block or bar', with the noun-forming suffix -ung for an action or resulting state.
Usage tips
- Sperrung is feminine, with the definite article die and the plural form Sperrungen.