Das Verbot
Example: Das Verbot von Plastikflaschen schützt die Umwelt effektiv.
Definition
"Das Verbot" refers to a prohibition or ban that forbids certain actions, behaviors, or items. It is often used in legal or societal contexts to indicate a rule or law that prevents something, such as "das Verbot von Plastikflaschen" meaning the ban on plastic bottles to protect the environment.
Etymology
The word "das Verbot" comes from the German prefix "ver-" combined with the verb "bieten," which means to offer or bid. Historically, "verboten" meant something forbidden or not allowed. Did you know? The prefix "ver-" often indicates a change or negation in German, which makes "Verbot" literally mean the act of forbidding.
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"Das Verbot" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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