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obstacle in German

obstacle in German is Hindernis, Hürde — obstacle means something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

obstacle in German

Hindernis
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
Hürde
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

What does "obstacle" mean?

  1. noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
    "A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail."

obstacle in a sentence

  • A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail.
  • Lack of funding was the biggest obstacle to finishing the project.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "obstacle" in German?

"obstacle" in German is Hindernis, Hürde. obstacle means: Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

How do you use "obstacle" in a sentence?

Example: "A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail." In German, "obstacle" is Hindernis, Hürde.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "obstacle": Hindernis, Hürde.

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