hindern
Translation
to hinder, to prevent, to impede, to obstruct
Examples
Der Lärm hindert mich am Lernen.
The noise is hindering me from studying.
Er hinderte sie daran, wegzugehen.
He prevented her from leaving.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to hinder sb. from sth. The noise hinders me from studying.
((sb.)) ((from doing sth.)) to prevent sb. from doing sth. He prevented her from leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stören (to disturb), aufhalten (to stop); Antonyms: helfen (to help), unterstützen (to support)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hintarōn', related to 'hinter' (behind). It means to put something behind, to hold back.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hinter' (behind). To 'hindern' is to put someone or something 'behind' schedule or progress.