VERB
behindern/bəˈhɪndɐn/to hinder; to impede; to obstruct
behindern is a German verb that means to hinder, to impede, or to obstruct. It is pronounced /bəˈhɪndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behinderte" and the past participle is "behindert".
Definitions
1.to make it difficult for someone or something to progress, act, or develop(general action, neutral)
a.to hinder or impede the actions or progress of someone
Der Lärm kann die Konzentration der Schüler behindern.—The noise can hinder the students' concentration.
b.to block or slow down a process or development
Straßenbauarbeiten behindern den Verkehr.—Road construction is obstructing the traffic.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | behindern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | behindere |
| Present (du) | behinderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | behindert |
| Preterite (ich) | behinderte |
| Participle II | behindert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | behinderte |
| Imperative (singular) | behindere |
| Imperative (plural) | behindert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "behindern" mean in English?
- "behindern" means to hinder, to impede, or to obstruct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "behindern"?
- "behindern" is pronounced /bəˈhɪndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "behindern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "behindern" is "behindert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "behindern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "behindern" becomes "behinderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "behindern"?
- "behindern" is a verb in German.
