The official ban prohibiting a person from entering a specific building, shop, or property. It is issued by the owner or an authorized person and can have legal consequences if violated.
example
Nachdem der Kunde randaliert hatte, erteilte ihm der Geschäftsführer sofort ein lebenslanges Hausverbot.
After the customer had caused a disturbance, the manager immediately gave him a lifetime ban from the premises.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Haus' (house) and 'Verbot' (ban). So it literally means a ban on entering a specific house or building.
EXAMPLE
Ein Hausverbot ist eine ernste Angelegenheit.
A ban from the premises is a serious matter.
Typical verbs
'Hausverbot' is often used with fixed verbs. A person or institution 'erteilt' (issues) a ban from the premises, while the affected person 'bekommt' (gets) or 'erhält' (receives) it.
EXAMPLE
Der Ladendetektiv hat dem Dieb ein Hausverbot erteilt.
The store detective issued the thief a ban from the premises.
Dative construction
When you say who receives the ban from the premises, that person is in the dative. The typical formulation is: 'jemandem ein Hausverbot erteilen' (to issue someone a ban from the premises).
EXAMPLE
Dem lauten Gast wurde vom Wirt ein Hausverbot erteilt.
The loud guest was issued a ban from the premises by the landlord.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Hausverbot vs Verweis
reference / reprimand / expulsion
'Verweis' and 'Hausverbot' can both have to do with someone having to leave a place or not being allowed to stay there. A 'Verweis' can be a direct instruction to leave a place or event. A 'Hausverbot' goes further: the person is no longer allowed to enter a specific building, shop, or property. It is usually issued by the owner or by a person in charge. The words can be confused because both sound like exclusion. In short: a 'Verweis' often concerns the moment, while a 'Hausverbot' also applies later.
Hausverbot
Wegen der wiederholten Störungen sprach der Besitzer ein Hausverbot aus.
Because of the repeated disturbances, the owner issued a ban from the premises.
Verweis
Der Kunde bekam nach dem lauten Streit einen Verweis aus dem Laden.
After the loud argument, the customer was told to leave the shop.