behindert
Translation
disabled, handicapped, obstructed, hindered
Examples
Er ist körperlich behindert.
He is physically disabled.
Der Verkehr wurde durch einen Unfall behindert.
The traffic was obstructed by an accident.
Grammar Patterns
to be disabled/hindered He is physically disabled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eingeschränkt, gehandicapt; Antonym: unbehindert
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'behindern' (to hinder, to obstruct). It comes from 'hinter' (behind).
Memory Tips
Imagine something is 'behind' (hinter) you, holding you back or hindering your progress.