Hindern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hindern" is used as verb with the meaning of "prevent", "hinder" or "impede".

Essential properties of "hindern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hindern
  • Simple past: hinderte
  • Participle: gehindert

See full conjugation of hindern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hindern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Prevent from doing or happening"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen hat uns daran gehindert, das Spiel zu spielen.The rain prevented us from playing the game.
  2. Er wurde daran gehindert, die Wahrheit zu sagen.He was prevented from telling the truth.
  3. Die Baustelle hindert den Verkehr.The construction site impedes traffic.
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