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barrier in German

barrier in German is Barriere, Schranke, Schlagbaum — barrier means a physical structure that blocks passage or access.

barrier in German

Barriere
noun
A structure that bars passage.
Schranke
noun
A structure that bars passage.
Schlagbaum
noun
A structure that bars passage.
Sperre
noun
A structure that bars passage.
Absperrung
noun
A structure that bars passage.
Barriere
noun
An obstacle or impediment.
Hindernis
noun
An obstacle or impediment.
Hürde
noun
An obstacle or impediment.
Grenze
noun
A boundary or limit.

What does "barrier" mean?

  1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
    "A metal barrier separated the crowd from the runway."
  2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.
    "The language barrier made it hard for them to communicate at first."

barrier in a sentence

  • A metal barrier separated the crowd from the runway.
  • The fallen tree acted as a barrier across the trail.
  • The language barrier made it hard for them to communicate at first.
  • Cost remains a major barrier to homeownership for young families.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "barrier" in German?

"barrier" in German is Barriere, Schranke, Schlagbaum. barrier means: A physical structure that blocks passage or access.

How do you use "barrier" in a sentence?

Example: "A metal barrier separated the crowd from the runway." In German, "barrier" is Barriere, Schranke, Schlagbaum.

Are there other ways to say "barrier" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "barrier": Barriere, Schranke, Schlagbaum, Sperre, Absperrung, Hindernis.

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