die Blockade
Translation
blockade, blockage, obstruction
Examples
Die Armee errichtete eine Blockade.
The army set up a blockade.
Eine Blockade im Rücken verursachte Schmerzen.
A blockage in the back caused pain.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Blockade.
The negotiations ended in a blockade.
Grammar Patterns
to set up a blockade ((sth.)) to set up a blockade The army set up a blockade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sperre (barrier), die Absperrung (cordon)
Etymology
From French 'blocus', related to 'block'. It's an international word, making it easy to recognize.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'blockade'. Think of a large 'block' stopping passage.