fɛɐ̯ˈhɪndɐn
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Translation
to prevent, stop
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Word origin
From hindern ('to hinder') with the prefix ver-; hindern is cognate with English hinder.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- hindern
- English cognates
- hinder
Grammar
Examples
.
Unfortunately, we could not prevent the accident.
Vorbereitung .
Good preparation prevents many mistakes.
, abgesagt .
The coach prevented the match from being cancelled.
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