Sperre/ˈʃpɛʁə/barrier; blockade; suspension
Sperre is a German noun that means barrier, blockade, or suspension. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɛʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sperren".
Definitions
1.barrier that blocks passage(obstruction, physical)
a.physical blocking object or structure
Die Polizei errichtete eine Sperre auf der Autobahn.—The police set up a barrier on the highway.
2.temporary suspension or restriction(restriction, administrative)
a.suspension or ban, especially legal or technical
Er erhielt eine Sperre für drei Spiele.—He received a ban for three matches.
3.block placed on access (e.g. account, device)(finance, technology)
a.block or lock on something
Die Kontosperre wurde nach dem Vorfall aufgehoben.—The account lock was lifted after the incident.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sperre | die Sperren |
| Genitive | der Sperre | der Sperren |
| Dative | der Sperre | den Sperren |
| Accusative | die Sperre | die Sperren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sperre" mean in English?
- "Sperre" means barrier, blockade, or suspension. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sperre"?
- "Sperre" is pronounced /ˈʃpɛʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sperre" der, die, or das?
- "Sperre" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sperre"?
- The plural of "Sperre" is "Sperren".
- What part of speech is "Sperre"?
- "Sperre" is a noun in German.
