die Barriere
Translation
barrier, obstacle, railing
Examples
Eine Sprachbarriere erschwert die Kommunikation.
A language barrier makes communication difficult.
Die Polizei errichtete eine Barriere.
The police set up a barrier.
Wir müssen diese Barrieren überwinden.
We have to overcome these barriers.
Grammar Patterns
to set up ((a barrier)) eine Barriere errichten The police set up a barrier.
to overcome ((a barrier)) eine Barriere überwinden We have to overcome these barriers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obstacle, hurdle, obstruction
Etymology
From French 'barrière', derived from 'barre' (bar). Cognate with the English word 'barrier'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a physical 'bar' blocking your way. This can be a physical barrier or a metaphorical one like a language barrier.