NOUN

Blockade/blɔˈkaːdə/blockade; obstruction; barrier

Blockade is a German noun that means blockade, obstruction, or barrier. It is pronounced /blɔˈkaːdə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Blockaden".

Definitions

1.the action of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving(military/economics)

a.military blockade of a city, port, or country

Die Blockade des Hafens führte zu Versorgungsengpässen.The blockade of the port led to supply shortages.

2.an obstruction or hindrance(general/figurative)

a.hindrance to progress or communication

Eine mentale Blockade kann das Lernen erschweren.A mental blockage can make learning difficult.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Blockadedie Blockaden
Genitiveder Blockadeder Blockaden
Dativeder Blockadeden Blockaden
Accusativedie Blockadedie Blockaden

Frequently asked questions

What does "Blockade" mean in English?
"Blockade" means blockade, obstruction, or barrier. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Blockade"?
"Blockade" is pronounced /blɔˈkaːdə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Blockade" der, die, or das?
"Blockade" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Blockade"?
The plural of "Blockade" is "Blockaden".
What part of speech is "Blockade"?
"Blockade" is a noun in German.

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