verhindern
Translation
to prevent, to hinder, to stop
Examples
Wir müssen den Unfall verhindern.
We must prevent the accident.
Niemand konnte das Unglück verhindern.
Nobody could prevent the misfortune.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prevent (sth.) We must prevent the accident.
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) from happening Nobody could prevent the disaster.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to stop, to avoid; Antonyms: to allow, to enable
Etymology
ver- (prefix for completion/change) + hindern (to hinder)
Memory Tips
Think of 'hindering' something so completely that it doesn't happen.