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
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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.
