die Hürde
Translation
hurdle, obstacle, barrier
Examples
Der Läufer übersprang die Hürde.
The runner jumped over the hurdle.
Die Sprachprüfung war eine große Hürde.
The language exam was a big hurdle.
Grammar Patterns
to take/overcome a hurdle ((sth.)) to overcome an obstacle We have to overcome this hurdle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hindernis, Schwierigkeit; Antonyms: Erleichterung, Hilfe
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hurd' (wickerwork, fence). It shares the same root as the English word 'hurdle'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Hürde' sounds very close to 'hurdle'. Picture an athlete clearing a hurdle in a race.