die Blockade
Translation
blockade, blockage, obstruction
Examples
Die Demonstranten errichteten Blockaden.
The protesters set up blockades.
Es gibt Blockaden im Straßenverkehr.
There are blockages in the road traffic.
Emotionale Blockaden können Probleme verursachen.
Emotional blockages can cause problems.
Grammar Patterns
((a blockade)) a blockade The police broke up the blockade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sperre (barrier), Hindernis (obstacle)
Etymology
From French 'blocus', which comes from Dutch 'blok' (block). An international word.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'blockade'. Imagine a road being blocked by big blocks.