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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Hindernisdie Hindernisse
Genitivedes Hindernissesder Hindernisse
Dativedem Hindernisden Hindernissen
Accusativedas Hindernisdie 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.

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