NOUN
Hindernis/ˈhɪndɐnɪs/obstacle; barrier; hindrance
Hindernis is a German noun that means obstacle, barrier, or hindrance. It is pronounced /ˈhɪndɐnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Hindernisse".
Definitions
1.something that blocks progress or movement; obstacle(general)
a.physical or figurative barrier that needs to be overcome
Wir müssen viele Hindernisse überwinden, um unser Ziel zu erreichen.—We must overcome many obstacles to reach our goal.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Hindernis | die Hindernisse |
| Genitive | des Hindernisses | der Hindernisse |
| Dative | dem Hindernis | den Hindernissen |
| Accusative | das Hindernis | die Hindernisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hindernis" mean in English?
- "Hindernis" means obstacle, barrier, or hindrance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hindernis"?
- "Hindernis" is pronounced /ˈhɪndɐnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hindernis" der, die, or das?
- "Hindernis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Hindernis"?
- The plural of "Hindernis" is "Hindernisse".
- What part of speech is "Hindernis"?
- "Hindernis" is a noun in German.
