Prohibition
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Prohibition
The legal ban on the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. It usually refers to the corresponding period in U.S. history from 1920 to 1933.
Während der Prohibition in den USA blühte der illegale Handel mit Alkohol.
During Prohibition in the United States, the illegal trade in alcohol flourished.
When 'die Prohibition' (Prohibition) is used without further explanation, it usually refers to the historical period in the United States. When talking about a general ban, the preposition 'von' (of/on) is often added to name the prohibited product.
Die Prohibition in den USA führte zur Entstehung von organisierter Kriminalität.
Prohibition in the United States led to the rise of organized crime.
The word 'Prohibition' is a formal term that appears mainly in historical, legal, or political texts. In normal usage, you would be more likely to say 'Verbot' (ban/prohibition).
Der Artikel analysiert die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Prohibition.
The article analyzes the economic consequences of Prohibition.
When referring to a general ban, 'Prohibition' is often combined with verbs such as 'fordern' (to demand), 'einführen' (to introduce), or 'aufheben' (to lift/repeal).
Die Regierung plant, die Prohibition für bestimmte Substanzen aufzuheben.
The government plans to lift the prohibition on certain substances.
ban / prohibition
'das Verbot' and 'die Prohibition' both mean that something is officially not allowed. 'Verbot' is the normal word for many rules in everyday life, in companies, schools, or laws. 'Prohibition' is much more specific. Very often it refers to the alcohol ban in the United States from 1920 to 1933. More generally, it can also mean a very strict legal ban, but that sounds more formal and political. The words can be confused because 'Prohibition' is also a kind of 'Verbot' (ban). In most everyday situations, 'Verbot' is more natural.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir heute über die Prohibition in den USA.
In history class today, we are talking about Prohibition in the United States.
Ab morgen gilt in der Schule ein Verbot für Handys im Unterricht.
Starting tomorrow, mobile phones will be banned in class at the school.