Verbieten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbieten" is used as verb with the meaning of "forbid", "prohibit" or "prevent".

Essential properties of "verbieten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbieten
  • Simple past: verbot
  • Participle: verboten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verbieten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To forbid or prevent"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schule hat es den Schülern verboten, während des Unterrichts zu essen.The school forbade students from eating during class.
  2. Es ist verboten, hier zu rauchen.It is forbidden to smoke here.
  3. Die Regierung hat das Rauchen in öffentlichen Gebäuden verboten.The government prohibited smoking in public buildings.

2.) "To deny permission"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt hat ihm verboten, Sport zu treiben.The doctor forbade him from exercising.
  2. Seine Eltern haben ihm verboten, spät auszugehen.His parents forbade him from staying out late.
  3. Das Gesetz verbietet, ohne Führerschein zu fahren.The law prohibits driving without a license.

3.) "To outlaw or ban"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung hat die neuen Drogen verboten.The government outlawed the new drugs.
  2. Bestimmte Bücher wurden früher von der Kirche verboten.Certain books were formerly banned by the church.
  3. Das Unternehmen hat einige Praktiken verboten.The company banned some practices.
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