NOUN

Verbot/fɛɐ̯ˈboːt/ban; prohibition

Verbot is a German noun that means ban or prohibition. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈboːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Verbote".

Definitions

1.an official order that something must not be done or used(law; official)

a.ban imposed by an authority

In Deutschland gibt es ein Verbot für das Rauchen in öffentlichen Gebäuden.In Germany, there is a ban on smoking in public buildings.

2.the act of not allowing something; prohibition(general; everyday use)

a.general disallowance of an action or behavior

Das Verbot gilt auch für Haustiere im Park.The prohibition also applies to pets in the park.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Verbotdie Verbote
Genitivedes Verbotesder Verbote
Dativedem Verbotden Verboten
Accusativedas Verbotdie Verbote

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verbot" mean in English?
"Verbot" means ban or prohibition. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verbot"?
"Verbot" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈboːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verbot" der, die, or das?
"Verbot" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Verbot"?
The plural of "Verbot" is "Verbote".
What part of speech is "Verbot"?
"Verbot" is a noun in German.

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