VERB
blockieren/blɔˈkiːʁən/to block; to obstruct; to jam
blockieren is a German verb that means to block, to obstruct, or to jam. It is pronounced /blɔˈkiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "blockierte" and the past participle is "blockiert".
Definitions
1.to block or stop something from moving or working(general)
a.to close off a path or prevent passage
Ein Unfall blockiert die Autobahn.—An accident is blocking the highway.
b.to prevent something from functioning
Spam-Filter blockieren unerwünschte E-Mails.—Spam filters block unwanted emails.
2.to get stuck and stop moving(machinery/technology)
a.to jam due to blockage
Der Aufzug hat blockiert und bleibt zwischen den Stockwerken stehen.—The elevator jammed and stopped between the floors.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | blockieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | blockiere |
| Present (du) | blockierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | blockiert |
| Preterite (ich) | blockierte |
| Participle II | blockiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | blockierte |
| Imperative (singular) | blockier |
| Imperative (plural) | blockiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "blockieren" mean in English?
- "blockieren" means to block, to obstruct, or to jam. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "blockieren"?
- "blockieren" is pronounced /blɔˈkiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "blockieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "blockieren" is "blockiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "blockieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "blockieren" becomes "blockierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "blockieren"?
- "blockieren" is a verb in German.
