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Verhindern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verhindern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prevent", "to avert" or "to hinder".
Essential properties of "verhindern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: verhindern
- Simple past: verhinderte
- Participle: verhindert
regulartransitive
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 "verhindern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To prevent something from happening"
- Definition: "To prevent something from happening or being carried out."
- Translation(s): to prevent, to avert, to hinder
- Synonym(s): unterbinden, abwenden, vermeiden
- Antonym(s): ermöglichen
- Related word(s): vorbeugen, abhalten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen verhindern, dass sich der Fehler wiederholt.
- Die Polizei konnte den Diebstahl nicht verhindern.
- Durch regelmäßige Wartung können wir größere Schäden verhindern.
2.) "To obstruct progress"
- Definition: "To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something."
- Translation(s): to hinder, to impede, to obstruct
- Synonym(s): behindern, erschweren, hemmen
- Antonym(s): fördern
- Related word(s): blockieren, hindern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bürokratie kann oft den Fortschritt verhindern.
- Wir dürfen nicht zulassen, dass Vorurteile unsere Zusammenarbeit verhindern.
- Starker Regen verhinderte die Fortsetzung des Spiels.