Die Behinderung
Example: Die Behinderung beeinträchtigt seine Bewegungsfreiheit erheblich.
Definition
"Die Behinderung" refers to a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities, often causing significant challenges in daily life, such as impairing freedom of movement, as in the example sentence.
Etymology
The German word "die Behinderung" comes from the verb "behindern," meaning to hinder or obstruct. It originally referred to any form of impediment or obstruction. Over time, it evolved to specifically describe physical or mental impairments. Did you know? The root "hindern" is related to the English word "hindrance," showing a common Germanic origin.
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"Die Behinderung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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