in den Weg
Translation
in the way, to obstruct
Examples
Er hat mir Steine in den Weg gelegt.
He put obstacles in my way.
Stell dich mir nicht in den Weg!
Don't stand in my way!
Ich will dir nicht im Weg stehen.
I don't want to stand in your way.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) in den Weg legen to put (sth.) in (sb.'s) way He put stones in my way.
sich ((j-m)) in den Weg stellen to stand in (sb.'s) way Don't stand in my way!
Similar Words
Synonyms: behindern (to hinder), blockieren (to block)
Etymology
Comes from 'in' (into) + 'den Weg' (the way/path, accusative case). Literally means 'into the path'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone standing directly 'in the way' of where you want to go, creating an obstacle.