behindern
Translation
to hinder, to obstruct, to impede, to handicap
Examples
Der Unfall behinderte den Verkehr.
The accident obstructed the traffic.
Lass dich nicht von kleinen Problemen behindern.
Don't let small problems hinder you.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hinder sb./sth. Der Unfall behinderte den Verkehr.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stören, blockieren, aufhalten; Antonym: fördern
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'hinder', related to English 'hinder' and German 'hinter' (behind). The idea is to put something 'behind' or in the way.
Memory Tips
Think of getting 'behind' (hinter) someone to slow them down, thus hindering them.