die Reisebehinderung
Translation
travel impediment, travel disruption, hindrance to travel
Examples
Ein Streik verursachte eine erhebliche Reisebehinderung.
A strike caused a significant travel disruption.
Wegen einer Reisebehinderung kamen wir zu spät an.
We arrived late due to a travel impediment.
Grammar Patterns
((a travel impediment)) + verb The snowstorm constitutes a travel impediment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reisestörung, Verkehrsstörung, Hindernis; Antonyms: reibungslose Reise (smooth journey)
Etymology
Composed of 'Reise' (journey) and 'Behinderung' (hindrance, disability). 'Behinderung' comes from the verb 'behindern' (to hinder).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'behindert' (hinders) your 'Reise' (journey).