sperren/ˈʃpɛʁən/to block; to lock; to close (off)
sperren is a German verb that means to block, to lock, or to close (off). It is pronounced /ˈʃpɛʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sperrte" and the past participle is "gesperrt".
Definitions
1.to close off or block (an area, road, passage)(traffic, access)
a.to prevent entry or use by setting up a barrier
Die Polizei musste die Straße sperren.—The police had to block the street.
2.to lock or disable access (e.g. account, phone)(locking)
a.to deactivate or make inaccessible
Nach dreimaliger falscher Eingabe wurde das Konto gesperrt.—After three incorrect attempts, the account was locked.
3.to prohibit from participating (in something), to ban(ban, prohibition)
a.to issue a ban
Der Spieler wurde für zwei Spiele gesperrt.—The player was suspended for two games.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sperren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sperre |
| Present (du) | sperrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sperrt |
| Preterite (ich) | sperrte |
| Participle II | gesperrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sperrte |
| Imperative (singular) | sperre |
| Imperative (plural) | sperrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sperren" mean in English?
- "sperren" means to block, to lock, or to close (off). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sperren"?
- "sperren" is pronounced /ˈʃpɛʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sperren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sperren" is "gesperrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sperren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sperren" becomes "sperrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sperren"?
- "sperren" is a verb in German.
