NOUN
dasHindernis/ˈhɪndɐnɪs/obstacle; hindrance; barrier
Hindernis is a German noun that means obstacle, hindrance, or barrier. It is pronounced /ˈhɪndɐnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Hindernisse".
Definitions
1.something that stands in the way of progress or movement; an obstacle or impediment(general)
a.a physical or figurative barrier that prevents progress
Wir müssen dieses Hindernis überwinden, um unser Ziel zu erreichen.—We have to overcome this obstacle to reach our goal.
b.something that hinders or delays an activity
Die fehlende Finanzierung war das größte Hindernis für das Projekt.—Lack of funding was the biggest hindrance for the project.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Hindernis | die Hindernisse |
| Genitive | des Hindernisses | der Hindernisse |
| Dative | dem Hindernis | den Hindernissen |
| Accusative | das Hindernis | die Hindernisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hindernis" mean in English?
- "Hindernis" means obstacle, hindrance, or barrier. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hindernis"?
- "Hindernis" is pronounced /ˈhɪndɐnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hindernis" der, die, or das?
- "Hindernis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Hindernis"?
- The plural of "Hindernis" is "Hindernisse".
- What part of speech is "Hindernis"?
- "Hindernis" is a noun in German.
