prevent in German
prevent in German is verhindern, vorbeugen, etwas daran hindern (zu geschehen) — prevent means to stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
prevent in German
verhindern
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
vorbeugen
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
etwas daran hindern (zu geschehen)
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
What does "prevent" mean?
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verb To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
"Scotland must now hope Georgia produce a huge upset and beat Argentina by at least eight points in Sunday's final Pool B match to prevent them failing to make the last eight for the first time in World Cup history."
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- Scotland must now hope Georgia produce a huge upset and beat Argentina by at least eight points in Sunday's final Pool B match to prevent them failing to make the last eight for the first time in World Cup history.
- A good umbrella can prevent you from getting soaked on the way home.
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What is "prevent" in German?
"prevent" in German is verhindern, vorbeugen, etwas daran hindern (zu geschehen). prevent means: To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
How do you use "prevent" in a sentence?
Example: "A good umbrella can prevent you from getting soaked on the way home." In German, "prevent" is verhindern, vorbeugen, etwas daran hindern (zu geschehen).
Are there other ways to say "prevent" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "prevent": verhindern, vorbeugen, etwas daran hindern (zu geschehen).
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