German Conversation · Level 57
73 words
German word
blockieren
Pronunciation
IPA/blɔˈkiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbblock
Example
Die Polizei blockierte die Straße nach dem Unfall.
The police blocked the road after the accident.
More examples
Die Demonstranten blockierten eine Straße in der Innenstadt.
The demonstrators blocked a street in the city center.
Core concept
A barrier keeps movement, contact, or a process from continuing.
Common phrases
jemanden blockieren
block someone
eine Straße blockieren
block a street
die Einfahrt blockieren
block the driveway
Similar words
sperren: Closes off a road or entrance so it cannot be used.
stoppen: Brings something that is moving to a halt.
versperren: Blocks a passage with an object or vehicle so no one can pass.
verhindern: Keeps an event or action from happening.
Definition in German
etwas oder jemanden so abschirmen oder unterbrechen, dass Bewegung, Zugriff oder Funktion blockiert wird
Word origin
German adopted blockieren from French bloquer, which developed from a noun meaning a block or mass that obstructs movement.
Usage tips
- In digital contexts, blockieren can mean preventing an account from contacting or viewing another account, not only stopping physical movement.