German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
verbieten
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbiːtən/
Meaning
- verbforbid
Example
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen in Restaurants.
The law forbids smoking in restaurants.
More examples
Die Eltern verbieten ihren Kindern Süßigkeiten vor dem Schlafengehen.
The parents prohibit sweets for their children before bedtime.
Core concept
A rule or authority holds up a clear barrier before an action can happen.
Common phrases
jemandem etwas verbieten
prohibit something for someone
das Rauchen verbieten
prohibit smoking
private Treffen verbieten
prohibit private gatherings
Similar words
untersagen: To prohibit a specific action through an official order or instruction.
unterbinden: To stop undesirable conduct from spreading or continuing.
verhindern: To prevent an event or action from happening.
Definition in German
verbieten heißt, durch Vorschrift oder Anordnung jemandem das Ausführen einer Handlung zu untersagen.
Word origin
The verb is inherited from Germanic through Old High German farbiotan and Middle High German verbieten.
Usage tips
- For a person, German uses the dative: jemandem etwas verbieten or jemandem verbieten, etwas zu tun.