ADJECTIVE

gesperrt/ɡəˈʃpɛʁt/closed; blocked; barred

gesperrt is a German adjective that means closed, blocked, or barred. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃpɛʁt/.

Definitions

1.not accessible or blocked due to being closed off, usually by an official order(location, traffic)

a.closed for entry or use (road, area, account)

Die Straße ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.—The road is closed due to construction.

2.prohibited from being used, accessed, or entered(access)

a.blocked or restricted (e.g., account, profile, passage)

Mein Konto wurde aus Sicherheitsgründen gesperrt.—My account was blocked for security reasons.

Adjective Forms

Positivegesperrt

Frequently asked questions

What does "gesperrt" mean in English?
"gesperrt" means closed, blocked, or barred. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gesperrt"?
"gesperrt" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃpɛʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gesperrt"?
"gesperrt" is a adjective in German.

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