VERB
verhindern/fɛɐ̯ˈhɪndɐn/to prevent; to hinder; to impede
verhindern is a German verb that means to prevent, to hinder, or to impede. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhɪndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verhinderte" and the past participle is "verhindert".
Definitions
1.to prevent something from happening(action, event)
a.to make sure something does not occur
Der Unfall wurde durch schnelles Handeln verhindert.—The accident was prevented by quick action.
2.to keep someone from doing something; to hinder participation(person, participation)
a.to hinder someone from taking part
Er war durch Krankheit verhindert und konnte nicht kommen.—He was prevented by illness and could not come.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verhindern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verhindere |
| Present (du) | verhinderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verhindert |
| Preterite (ich) | verhinderte |
| Participle II | verhindert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verhinderte |
| Imperative (singular) | verhindere |
| Imperative (plural) | verhindert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verhindern" mean in English?
- "verhindern" means to prevent, to hinder, or to impede. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verhindern"?
- "verhindern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhɪndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verhindern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verhindern" is "verhindert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verhindern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verhindern" becomes "verhinderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verhindern"?
- "verhindern" is a verb in German.
