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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.
    "Workers put up a barrier at the end of the road to stop cars entering."
  2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.
    "Shyness can be a real barrier when you are trying to make new friends."
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barrier in a sentence

  • Workers put up a barrier at the end of the road to stop cars entering.
  • A metal barrier separated the crowd from the runway.
  • Shyness can be a real barrier when you are trying to make new friends.
  • The language barrier made it hard for them to communicate at first.

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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: "Workers put up a barrier at the end of the road to stop cars entering." 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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