verhindern

B1 Verb

English Translation

to prevent

verhindern — German verb meaning to prevent (B1)
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What does „verhindern" mean in English?

„verhindern" is a German verb meaning "to prevent" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Present

verhindert

Past

verhinderte

Perfect

hat verhindert

Example Sentences

1

Wir konnten den Unfall nicht verhindern.

We could not prevent the accident.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

er — he hin — there (away from the speaker) in — in in — in in — in

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