die Sperre
Translation
blockade, barrier, ban, suspension
Examples
Die Polizei errichtete eine Sperre.
The police set up a blockade.
Der Spieler erhielt eine Sperre für drei Spiele.
The player received a three-game suspension.
Wegen Bauarbeiten gibt es eine Straßensperre.
There is a road closure due to construction work.
Grammar Patterns
to set up/lift a blockade eine Sperre errichten/aufheben The police set up a road blockade.
a ban/suspension for sth. eine Sperre für et4 He got a suspension for two matches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blockade, barrier, ban; Antonyms: release, opening
Etymology
From the verb 'sperren' (to block, lock). The suffix '-e' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a 'spear' (sounds like Sperre) to create a barrier or blockade.