German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Verbot
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈboːt/
Meaning
- neuter nounban
Example
In vielen Städten gibt es Verbote gegen laute Musik.
Many cities have bans on loud music.
More examples
Viele Menschen protestieren gegen das Verbot.
Many people are protesting against the ban.
Core concept
A clear stop sign or barrier marks an action that may not continue.
Common phrases
Verbot missachten
defy a ban
gegen ein Verbot protestieren
protest against a ban
ein Verbot aussprechen
issue a ban
Similar words
Einschränkung: A restriction reduces the freedom to act or choose in some area.
Sperre: A temporary closure stops passage or keeps people from using something.
Definition in German
Eine Anordnung oder Regel, die etwas ausdrücklich nicht zulässt.
Word origin
Verbot comes from Middle High German verbot and is related to verbieten, ultimately from Old High German firbiotan, meaning 'to forbid'.
Usage tips
- The noun is neuter: das Verbot, with the plural die Verbote; the adjective verboten means 'forbidden'.