die Verhinderung
Translation
prevention, hindrance, obstruction
Examples
Die Verhinderung von Unfällen ist sehr wichtig.
The prevention of accidents is very important.
Er kam wegen einer plötzlichen Verhinderung nicht.
He didn't come because of a sudden hindrance.
Grammar Patterns
the prevention of ((sth.gen)) The prevention of disasters is our goal.
Similar Words
Prävention (prevention), Vermeidung (avoidance); Antonyms: Förderung (promotion), Unterstützung (support)
Etymology
Noun form of the verb `verhindern` (to prevent). Composed of `ver-` + `hindern` (to hinder) + `-ung`.
Memory Tips
`hindern` means 'to hinder'. The prefix `ver-` often intensifies an action, so it's the act of thoroughly hindering something, i.e., preventing it.