ADJECTIVE

verboten/fɛɐ̯ˈboːtn̩/forbidden; prohibited; banned

verboten is a German adjective that means forbidden, prohibited, or banned. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈboːtn̩/.

Definitions

1.not allowed by law, rule, or custom(general)

a.not permitted by regulations or authority

Rauchen ist hier verboten.Smoking is forbidden here.

b.not accepted by moral, social, or organizational rules

Handys sind im Unterricht verboten.Mobile phones are prohibited in class.

Adjective Forms

Positiveverboten

Frequently asked questions

What does "verboten" mean in English?
"verboten" means forbidden, prohibited, or banned. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "verboten"?
"verboten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈboːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "verboten"?
"verboten" is a adjective in German.

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