der Lockdown
Translation
lockdown
Examples
Wegen der Pandemie gab es mehrere Lockdowns.
Because of the pandemic, there were several lockdowns.
Der Lockdown dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The lockdown lasted several weeks.
Grammar Patterns
((a lockdown)) ((is imposed)) a lockdown is imposed A strict lockdown was imposed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausgangssperre, Kontaktsperre; Antonyms: Lockerung (easing), Öffnung (opening)
Etymology
A loanword from English, combining 'lock' and 'down'.
Memory Tips
It's the same word as in English, just remember it's a masculine noun: 'der' Lockdown.