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das Verbot
ban / prohibition
An official rule or law stating that something is not allowed.
example
In diesem Park gilt ein striktes Grill-Verbot.
There is a strict barbecue ban in this park.
das Verbot
ban / prohibition
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word family
'Das Verbot' (the ban/prohibition) is the noun form of the verb 'verbieten' (to forbid/prohibit). If you know the verb, you can easily derive the meaning of the noun, and vice versa.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt hat ihm verboten, Alkohol zu trinken.
The doctor forbade him to drink alcohol.
Typical collocations
A ban can be 'erlassen' (issued), 'aussprechen' (declared), or 'verhängen' (imposed). If it no longer applies, it is 'aufgehoben' (lifted). If you don't observe it, you 'verstößt' against it (violate it).
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat ein neues Verbot erlassen.
The government has issued a new ban.
Compound words
'Verbot' often forms compound words that specify exactly what is prohibited. Typical examples are 'Rauchverbot' (smoking ban), 'Parkverbot' (parking ban), or 'Fahrverbot' (driving ban).
EXAMPLE
In allen öffentlichen Gebäuden gilt ein strenges Rauchverbot.
A strict smoking ban applies in all public buildings.
Compare with
Verbot vs Regel
rule / period
'die Regel' and 'das Verbot' are closely related because a ban can be a type of rule. The difference is: a 'Regel' can say what you should do, how something works, or what is allowed. A 'Verbot' only says that something is not allowed. That is why they can be confused when a rule is phrased negatively. If you are talking generally about order or behavior, 'Regel' fits. If something is clearly prohibited, 'Verbot' is more precise.
Verbot
Am Eingang steht ein Verbot für Fahrräder auf dem Schulhof.
At the entrance, there is a ban on bicycles in the schoolyard.
Regel
Vor dem Ausflug erklärt die Lehrerin noch einmal die wichtigste Regel.
Before the trip, the teacher explains the most important rule once again.
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