Translation and Meaning
- Word: verbieten
- Language: German
- Meaning: forbid
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge
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Example Sentences
- Wenn Regeln dir verbieten, musst du gehorchen, sonst könntest du Probleme bekommen. English: If rules forbid you, you must obey or else you might face trouble.
When and How to Use "verbieten"
Use "verbieten" when you want to talk about "forbid" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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