die Behinderung
Translation
disability, handicap, obstruction, hindrance
Examples
Er lebt mit einer körperlichen Behinderung.
He lives with a physical disability.
Die Baustelle ist eine Behinderung für den Verkehr.
The construction site is an obstruction to traffic.
Grammar Patterns
to have a disability ((eine Behinderung haben)) He lives with a physical disability.
to be an obstruction for sth. ((eine Behinderung für et3 sein)) The construction site is an obstruction for traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hindernis (obstacle), Erschwernis (difficulty); Antonyms: Förderung (support), Unterstützung (assistance)
Etymology
From the verb 'behindern' (to hinder). The prefix 'be-' often creates transitive verbs, and the suffix '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'behind' something, which acts as a 'hindrance' or 'obstruction'.