das Verbot
Translation
ban, prohibition, interdiction
Examples
Hier gilt ein strenges Rauchverbot.
A strict smoking ban applies here.
Das Verbot wurde vom Gericht aufgehoben.
The ban was lifted by the court.
Grammar Patterns
a ban ((on sth.)) a ban on sth. There is a ban on open fires.
a ban ((against sth.)) a ban against sth. The ban against loud music is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Untersagung; Antonyms: Erlaubnis (permission), Genehmigung (approval)
Etymology
From the verb 'verbieten' (to forbid). The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a negative or completing action, and 'bieten' relates to 'bidding' or 'commanding'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'verboten', which was borrowed directly from German. A 'Verbot' is the thing that is 'verboten'.