die Barriere
Translation
barrier, obstacle, railing
Examples
Wir müssen diese Barrieren überwinden.
We must overcome these barriers.
Sprachliche Barrieren erschweren die Kommunikation.
Language barriers make communication difficult.
Ein Zaun bildet eine Barriere um das Grundstück.
A fence forms a barrier around the property.
Grammar Patterns
eine Barriere ((für j-n/etw.)) sein/darstellen to be/represent a barrier ((for sb./sth.)) These regulations are a barrier to innovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hindernis (obstacle), Schranke (gate, barrier); Antonyms: Durchgang (passage)
Etymology
From French 'barrière', related to 'barre' (bar), meaning a physical obstruction.
Memory Tips
Think of a physical 'bar' that blocks your way, like a railroad barrier.