When you want to say that you keep something from happening in Danish, you use the verb "forhindre."
You often see "forhindre" in situations where someone is trying to stop a problem or prevent an event.
Think of it as preventing or hindering something from taking place.
For example, if you close a window to prevent rain from coming in, you "forhindre" the rain.
When you're learning Danish at a B1 level, you're moving beyond basic survival phrases and starting to talk about more complex situations. The verb "forhindre" is a good example of this. It means "to prevent" or "to hinder."
You'll use "forhindre" when you want to express that you're stopping something from occurring, or that something is getting in the way of an action or event. Think about situations where you might say "prevent an accident" or "hinder progress."
Understanding verbs like "forhindre" helps you build more sophisticated sentences and express a wider range of ideas in Danish. It's a useful word to add to your active vocabulary.
When you want to express the idea of stopping something from occurring, the Danish verb forhindre is what you need. It's often used when an action or situation prevents another action or situation from taking place.
For example, you might say, "Vi må forhindre ulykken" (We must prevent the accident). Or, "Regnen forhindrede os i at spille fodbold" (The rain prevented us from playing football).
When we talk about preventing something, we can use the verb forhindre. It means to hinder, obstruct, or prevent something from happening. For example, you might say Jeg forhindrede ulykken (I prevented the accident) or De forhindrede ham i at komme ind (They prevented him from coming in).
It's a useful word when discussing situations where action is taken to stop an event or a person. You'll often see it in news articles or formal writing.
When discussing prevention, 'forhindre' is a versatile verb in Danish. It implies actively stopping something from occurring or progressing.
For example, if you want to say 'to prevent an accident,' you would use 'at forhindre en ulykke.' It's often used in contexts where there's an undesirable outcome one wishes to avoid.
Consider its use in sentences like 'Vi skal forhindre yderligere spredning af virussen' (We must prevent further spread of the virus) or 'Hans hurtige indgriben forhindrede en katastrofe' (His quick intervention prevented a catastrophe).
The nuance often lies in the intention and the direct action taken to avert something negative.
forhindre in 30 Seconds
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§ Understanding 'forhindre'
The Danish verb 'forhindre' is quite useful. It means 'to prevent' or 'to keep from happening'. You'll hear it in many contexts where someone is trying to stop something undesirable from occurring. It's a B1 level word, so it's good to get comfortable with it early on.
- DEFINITION
- to keep from happening; to prevent
§ At Work
In a professional setting, 'forhindre' often comes up when discussing risk management, safety, or problem-solving. It's about proactive measures.
- Discussing project delays:
Vi skal forhindre yderligere forsinkelser i projektet.
(We must prevent further delays in the project.)
- Talking about safety measures:
Hjelmen kan forhindre alvorlige hovedskader.
(The helmet can prevent serious head injuries.)
§ At School
In an academic environment, 'forhindre' is used to talk about stopping problems, ensuring fairness, or discussing historical events.
- Preventing cheating:
Læreren forsøgte at forhindre snyd under eksamen.
(The teacher tried to prevent cheating during the exam.)
- Discussing disruptions:
Vi skal forhindre forstyrrelser i klassen.
(We must prevent disruptions in the class.)
§ In the News
News reports often use 'forhindre' when talking about government actions, public safety, or major events. It carries a sense of importance and impact.
- Reporting on crime prevention:
Politiet arbejder på at forhindre kriminalitet i området.
(The police are working to prevent crime in the area.)
- Discussing health measures:
Nye regler skal forhindre spredning af sygdommen.
(New rules must prevent the spread of the disease.)
§ Mistakes people make with this word
Alright, so you're learning Danish, and that's great! 'Forhindre' is a really useful verb, meaning 'to prevent' or 'to keep from happening'. But like many words, it has its quirks. Let's look at some common mistakes so you can avoid them.
§ Using 'at' after 'forhindre' with a verb
A common mistake is to put 'at' directly after 'forhindre' when you're talking about preventing an action. In Danish, when you use 'forhindre' with a verb, you don't need 'at' in between. It's often followed by a noun phrase or a clause with 'i at'.
- Incorrect
- Jeg vil forhindre at han kommer. (I want to prevent that he comes.)
- Correct
- Jeg vil forhindre ham i at komme. (I want to prevent him from coming.)
Vi må forhindre ulykken i at ske. (We must prevent the accident from happening.)
§ Confusing 'forhindre' with 'undgå'
While both 'forhindre' and 'undgå' relate to avoiding something, they're not always interchangeable. 'Forhindre' means actively stopping something from happening, often by intervention. 'Undgå' means to avoid something, usually by staying away or taking a different course of action.
- forhindre
- to actively stop something
- undgå
- to avoid something (often by staying away)
Jeg prøver at undgå trafikken ved at køre tidligt. (I try to avoid the traffic by driving early.)
Politiet forsøgte at forhindre tyveriet. (The police tried to prevent the theft.)
§ Incorrect preposition after 'forhindre' when referring to an obstacle
When 'forhindre' refers to something being an obstacle *to* something, it can sometimes be followed by 'i' or 'for'. It depends on the nuance.
- forhindre i
- to prevent (someone/something) from (doing something)
- forhindre for
- to be an obstacle for (something/someone)
Regnen forhindrede os i at spille fodbold. (The rain prevented us from playing football.)
Muren forhindrer udsigten for naboerne. (The wall obstructs the view for the neighbors.)
§ Not using the reflexive pronoun when appropriate
Sometimes 'forhindre' can be reflexive, meaning 'to prevent oneself' or 'to hold oneself back'. In these cases, you need to use a reflexive pronoun like 'sig'.
- forhindre sig i
- to restrain oneself from
Jeg kunne ikke forhindre mig i at grine. (I couldn't prevent myself from laughing.)
Fun Fact
The 'for-' prefix in Danish often means 'before' or 'in front of', or can indicate completion or prohibition, similar to 'pro-' in English (e.g., 'prohibit').
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When 'forhindre' is followed by an infinitive, use 'at' before the infinitive. This structure means 'to prevent (someone) from doing something.'
Vi må forhindre tyvene i at stjæle bilen. (We must prevent the thieves from stealing the car.)
'Forhindre' can also take a direct object, meaning 'to prevent something.'
Vagten forhindrede ulykken. (The guard prevented the accident.)
When using 'forhindre' with a pronoun as the object, the object pronoun will be in the objective case.
Jeg forhindrede ham i at falde. (I prevented him from falling.)
In passive voice, 'forhindre' can be used to say that something is being prevented.
Ulykken blev forhindret. (The accident was prevented.)
The preposition 'i' (in/from) is often used after 'forhindre' when followed by a verbal noun or an infinitive phrase, to specify what is being prevented.
De prøvede at forhindre ham i at komme ind. (They tried to prevent him from entering.)
Examples by Level
Vi må forhindre ulykken.
We must prevent the accident.
Regnen forhindrede os i at gå ud.
The rain prevented us from going out.
forhindre + object + i at + verb
De forsøgte at forhindre ham i at rejse.
They tried to stop him from traveling.
forhindre + object + i at + verb
Kan du forhindre det i at ske igen?
Can you prevent it from happening again?
forhindre + object + i at + verb
Hvad kan vi gøre for at forhindre fejl?
What can we do to prevent mistakes?
for at + verb (to + verb)
En god plan kan forhindre problemer.
A good plan can prevent problems.
Han gjorde alt for at forhindre et nederlag.
He did everything to prevent a defeat.
for at + verb (to + verb)
Vi skal forhindre spredning af rygter.
We must prevent the spread of rumors.
Vi må for enhre spredningen af rygter.
We must prevent the spread of rumors.
Hvad kan vi gøre for at forhindre dette?
What can we do to prevent this?
De forsøger at forhindre folk i at komme ind.
They are trying to prevent people from entering.
En lov blev vedtaget for at forhindre diskrimination.
A law was passed to prevent discrimination.
Det er vigtigt at forhindre skader på miljøet.
It is important to prevent damage to the environment.
Han gjorde alt for at forhindre ulykken.
He did everything to prevent the accident.
Vi skal forhindre misforståelser.
We must prevent misunderstandings.
Hvordan kan vi forhindre gentagelse af fejlen?
How can we prevent the repetition of the mistake?
Often Confused With
This is the most direct English equivalent, but understanding the nuances with other Danish words is key.
While 'forhindre' can lead to something stopping, it's about the action of making it not happen, rather than just ceasing it.
Avoiding something is a personal choice not to encounter it, whereas 'forhindre' is an action taken to block an event from occurring.
Easily Confused
'Forebygge' also means to prevent, but it implies taking proactive measures to stop something from happening.
'Forhindre' is more about actively stopping an event that is in progress or about to happen. 'Forebygge' is about prevention through preparation.
Vi skal forebygge sygdom ved at spise sundt. (We need to prevent illness by eating healthy.)
'Undgå' means to avoid, which can sometimes be a way of preventing something.
'Undgå' implies sidestepping an event or situation. 'Forhindre' is about directly intervening to stop it.
Jeg forsøgte at undgå trafikken. (I tried to avoid the traffic.)
'Afværge' means to ward off or avert, which is similar to preventing something bad.
'Afværge' often implies defending against an attack or a threat. 'Forhindre' is broader and can apply to any event.
Han formåede at afværge angrebet. (He managed to ward off the attack.)
'Stoppe' means to stop, which is a direct action to cease something.
While 'stoppe' can be used to prevent something from continuing, 'forhindre' emphasizes the act of making it impossible for something to happen in the first place.
Jeg stoppede bilen. (I stopped the car.)
'Hindre' is a very close synonym and often interchangeable with 'forhindre'.
The main difference is that 'forhindre' has the prefix 'for-', which often adds a sense of completion or intensity. In many contexts, they can be used interchangeably, but 'forhindre' might sometimes imply a more definitive or successful prevention.
Larmen hindrede mig i at sove. (The noise prevented me from sleeping.)
How to Use It
Forhindre is a verb that means 'to prevent' or 'to hinder'. It's often used when something stops an action or event from occurring. You can use it in various contexts, from preventing an accident to hindering a plan. The construction is typically: noget/nogen forhindrer noget/nogen i at gøre noget (something/someone prevents something/someone from doing something).
A common mistake is confusing 'forhindre' with 'undgå' (to avoid). While both relate to negative outcomes, 'forhindre' implies active intervention to stop something, whereas 'undgå' means to keep oneself away from something or to not do something. For example, you 'forhindrer' an accident, but you 'undgår' a difficult conversation. Another mistake is using 'at' twice, e.g., 'forhindre at det at sker'. The correct form is 'forhindre at det sker' or 'forhindre det i at ske'.
Word Origin
Old Norse
Original meaning: to hinder, obstruct
North GermanicCultural Context
Danes are generally quite practical, and this word reflects a common need to discuss preventing issues or obstacles. You'll hear it in everyday conversations about planning, problem-solving, and avoiding future complications. It's often used in a straightforward manner to express the act of stopping something from occurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsWhile both can mean 'to prevent', 'forhindre' focuses on actively stopping something from occurring, like 'Vi forhindrede ulykken' (We prevented the accident). 'Undgå' often implies avoiding something, like 'Jeg undgår sukker' (I avoid sugar).
Yes, you can. For example, 'Hun forhindrede mig i at gå' (She prevented me from going). It means someone stopped another person from doing something.
Not always, but often. It commonly refers to stopping something undesirable, like an accident or a problem. However, it can also be used in neutral contexts where something is simply being stopped from happening, such as 'Muren forhindrede udsigten' (The wall blocked/prevented the view).
You usually use 'i at' or just 'at' when preventing someone from doing something. For example, 'Han forhindrede mig i at falde' (He prevented me from falling) or 'Regnen forhindrede os at spille' (The rain prevented us from playing).
Yes, 'forhindre' is a fairly common verb used in everyday Danish to talk about preventing or hindering things.
It's a regular '-e' verb.
Present: forhindrer
Past: forhindrede
Past Participle: forhindret
Example: 'Jeg forhindrer det' (I prevent it).
Yes, it can. For example, 'Det forhindrer ikke, at vi tager afsted' (That doesn't prevent us from leaving). Here, 'det' is an impersonal subject.
Some synonyms include 'hindre' (to hinder), 'stoppe' (to stop), and in some contexts, 'afværge' (to avert).
You would say 'at forhindre et problem'. For instance, 'Vi må forhindre problemet' (We must prevent the problem).
Yes, the noun is 'forhindring', which means 'hindrance' or 'obstacle'. For example, 'Der var mange forhindringer på vejen' (There were many obstacles on the way).
Test Yourself 138 questions
Jeg kan ___ ham i dag. (I can prevent him today.)
The sentence requires a verb meaning 'prevent' to complete the meaning.
Du må ikke ___ mig. (You must not stop me.)
The context implies an action of stopping or preventing.
Vi skal ___ ulykken. (We must prevent the accident.)
To make sense, the verb 'forhindre' (prevent) is needed here.
Kan du ___ det? (Can you prevent it?)
The question asks if someone can prevent something, thus 'forhindre' is the correct verb.
Han vil ___ problemet. (He wants to prevent the problem.)
The sentence indicates an intention to prevent an issue.
Vi kan ikke ___ regnen. (We cannot prevent the rain.)
The sentence expresses an inability to prevent something, making 'forhindre' the correct choice.
Hvilket ord betyder 'to prevent'?
'Forhindre' betyder 'to prevent' eller 'to keep from happening'.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'forhindre' korrekt?
Man kan 'forhindre' regn i at falde (prevent the rain).
Hvad er det modsatte af at 'forhindre'?
At 'tillade' er det modsatte af at 'forhindre' (to allow vs. to prevent).
Sætningen 'Jeg kan forhindre bolden i at trille' er korrekt.
Man kan godt forhindre en bold i at trille (prevent a ball from rolling).
Ordet 'forhindre' bruges til at tale om at starte noget.
'Forhindre' bruges til at tale om at stoppe noget, ikke at starte det.
Hvis du 'forhindrer' noget, lader du det ske.
At 'forhindre' noget betyder, at du stopper det fra at ske, ikke at du lader det ske.
I want to prevent accidents.
Can you prevent the rain?
We must prevent the theft.
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Jeg kan forhindre det.
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Hvordan forhindrer vi det?
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De vil forhindre ham.
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Write a short sentence about something you want to prevent. (Use 'forhindre')
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Jeg vil forhindre uheld.
Complete the sentence: 'Vi skal _______, at det sker igen.' (We must prevent that it happens again.)
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Vi skal forhindre, at det sker igen.
Write a simple sentence describing how to stop a bad thing from happening. (Use 'forhindre')
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Man kan forhindre fejl ved at tjekke.
Hvad vil jeg forhindre?
Read this passage:
Jeg vil gerne forhindre, at min hund løber væk. Derfor lukker jeg altid døren. Det er vigtigt at forhindre farer.
Hvad vil jeg forhindre?
Passagen siger 'Jeg vil gerne forhindre, at min hund løber væk.' (I want to prevent my dog from running away.)
Passagen siger 'Jeg vil gerne forhindre, at min hund løber væk.' (I want to prevent my dog from running away.)
Hvad gør jeg for at forhindre sygdom?
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Det er koldt udenfor. For at forhindre sygdom, tager jeg en varm jakke på. Min mor siger, 'Forhindr kulde!'
Hvad gør jeg for at forhindre sygdom?
Passagen siger 'For at forhindre sygdom, tager jeg en varm jakke på.' (To prevent illness, I put on a warm jacket.)
Passagen siger 'For at forhindre sygdom, tager jeg en varm jakke på.' (To prevent illness, I put on a warm jacket.)
Hvorfor spiser jeg sundt?
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Jeg spiser sundt hver dag. Jeg gør dette for at forhindre, at jeg bliver syg. Det er godt for mit helbred.
Hvorfor spiser jeg sundt?
Passagen siger 'Jeg gør dette for at forhindre, at jeg bliver syg.' (I do this to prevent myself from getting sick.)
Passagen siger 'Jeg gør dette for at forhindre, at jeg bliver syg.' (I do this to prevent myself from getting sick.)
This means 'We can prevent it.'
This means 'I want to prevent accidents.'
This means 'Can you prevent noise?'
Hvilket ord betyder 'at forhindre'?
'At forhindre' betyder at stoppe noget fra at ske.
Hvordan siger man 'to prevent an accident' på dansk?
Det korrekte udtryk er 'at forhindre en ulykke'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning: Politiet prøver at ___ tyven i at flygte.
Politiet prøver at 'forhindre' tyven i at flygte, altså stoppe ham.
Hvis du forhindrer noget, lader du det ske.
At forhindre noget betyder at stoppe det fra at ske, ikke at lade det ske.
Man kan forhindre en bil i at køre.
Ja, man kan godt forhindre en bil i at køre, f.eks. ved at parkere foran den.
Ordet 'forhindre' kan bruges til at tale om at gøre noget muligt.
'Forhindre' betyder at gøre noget umuligt eller at stoppe det, ikke at gøre det muligt.
The speaker wants to prevent accidents.
Can you stop it from happening?
We can prevent problems.
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Jeg vil forhindre uheld.
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Kan du forhindre det?
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Vi kan forhindre problemer.
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Write a short sentence about something you try to prevent. Use the word 'forhindre'.
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Jeg prøver at forhindre, at min kaffe bliver kold.
Imagine you are late. What do you need to prevent? Use 'forhindre'.
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Jeg skal forhindre, at jeg kommer for sent.
Write a sentence about how to stop a bad situation from getting worse. Use 'forhindre'.
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Vi skal forhindre, at situationen bliver værre.
Hvorfor skal døren lukkes?
Read this passage:
Børnene leger udenfor. Deres mor siger: "Husk at lukke døren for at forhindre katten i at løbe ud." Børnene griner og lukker døren.
Hvorfor skal døren lukkes?
Moderen siger, at de skal lukke døren for at forhindre katten i at løbe ud.
Moderen siger, at de skal lukke døren for at forhindre katten i at løbe ud.
Hvad prøver jeg at forhindre?
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Det regner meget i dag. Jeg har glemt min paraply. Jeg skal løbe hurtigt for at forhindre, at jeg bliver helt våd.
Hvad prøver jeg at forhindre?
Jeg vil løbe hurtigt for at forhindre, at jeg bliver våd.
Jeg vil løbe hurtigt for at forhindre, at jeg bliver våd.
Hvad kan man forhindre ved at vaske hænder?
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Lægen sagde: "Det er vigtigt at vaske hænder ofte for at forhindre sygdomme i at sprede sig." Mange mennesker følger rådet.
Hvad kan man forhindre ved at vaske hænder?
Lægen sagde, at det er vigtigt at vaske hænder for at forhindre sygdomme i at sprede sig.
Lægen sagde, at det er vigtigt at vaske hænder for at forhindre sygdomme i at sprede sig.
This sentence translates to 'We must prevent it.' The standard Danish word order is subject-verb-object.
This translates to 'Can you prevent me?' In a question, the verb often comes first, followed by the subject.
This means 'She wants to prevent accidents.' The auxiliary verb 'vil' (want/will) comes before the main verb 'forhindre'.
Vi må ___ ulykker på vejene.
The sentence means 'We must prevent accidents on the roads.' 'Forhindre' means to prevent.
Regeringen forsøger at ___ spredningen af sygdommen.
The sentence means 'The government is trying to prevent the spread of the disease.' 'Forhindre' is the correct verb here.
Intet kan ___ mig i at nå mit mål.
The sentence means 'Nothing can prevent me from reaching my goal.' 'Forhindre' fits best.
Forældre prøver at ___ deres børn fra fare.
The sentence means 'Parents try to prevent their children from danger.' 'Forhindre' is the correct choice.
Vi skal finde en måde at ___ dette problem på.
The sentence means 'We need to find a way to prevent this problem.' 'Forhindre' makes sense in this context.
De tog forholdsregler for at ___ branden.
The sentence means 'They took precautions to prevent the fire.' 'Forhindre' is the appropriate verb.
Hvilket ord betyder 'to prevent' på dansk?
'Forhindre' betyder at stoppe noget fra at ske eller at forhindre det.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'forhindre' er brugt korrekt.
'At forhindre en ulykke' betyder at stoppe den fra at ske.
Hvad er det modsatte af 'at forhindre'?
Hvis du forhindrer noget, stopper du det. Hvis du tillader noget, lader du det ske.
Man kan forhindre en plan i at blive udført.
Ja, du kan forhindre, at en plan realiseres.
Ordet 'forhindre' bruges kun om fysiske genstande.
Nej, 'forhindre' kan bruges om både fysiske ting og abstrakte begivenheder, som fx en plan eller en ulykke.
At forhindre er det samme som at hjælpe.
At forhindre er at stoppe noget. At hjælpe er at støtte eller assistere.
Write a short paragraph about something you did to prevent a problem. Use 'forhindre' at least once.
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Jeg glemte at slukke for kaffemaskinen, men jeg vendte om for at forhindre en mulig brand. Det var godt, jeg huskede det. Nu er jeg mere forsigtig.
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend about how to avoid a common mistake. Write two sentences using 'forhindre' in each.
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For at forhindre, at du kommer for sent, skal du altid tjekke trafikken i forvejen. Du kan også forhindre misforståelser ved at stille mange spørgsmål.
Describe a situation where a quick action helped prevent something negative from happening. Use 'forhindre' in your description.
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Jeg så en bold rulle ud på vejen, og jeg skyndte mig at gribe den for at forhindre, at den blev kørt over af en bil. Barnet, der spillede med bolden, var taknemmelig.
Hvorfor installerer folk et alarmsystem?
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Et godt alarmsystem kan forhindre indbrud i dit hjem. Det er en smart investering for at beskytte dine ejendele. Mange mennesker vælger at installere det for at føle sig mere sikre.
Hvorfor installerer folk et alarmsystem?
Passagen siger direkte 'Et godt alarmsystem kan forhindre indbrud'.
Passagen siger direkte 'Et godt alarmsystem kan forhindre indbrud'.
Hvad kan sund kost og motion forhindre?
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Læger anbefaler ofte, at man spiser sundt og motionerer regelmæssigt. Disse vaner kan forhindre mange sygdomme og holde kroppen stærk. Det er vigtigt at tage vare på sig selv.
Hvad kan sund kost og motion forhindre?
Teksten nævner: 'Disse vaner kan forhindre mange sygdomme'.
Teksten nævner: 'Disse vaner kan forhindre mange sygdomme'.
Hvorfor bygger man diger langs kysten?
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For at forhindre oversvømmelser bygges der diger langs kysten. Disse strukturer er designet til at beskytte byer og landbrugsjord. Det er et vigtigt arbejde for at sikre områderne.
Hvorfor bygger man diger langs kysten?
Passagen starter med 'For at forhindre oversvømmelser bygges der diger'.
Passagen starter med 'For at forhindre oversvømmelser bygges der diger'.
This sentence means 'We must prevent accidents.'
This sentence means 'The water prevented us from going further.'
This sentence means 'How can we prevent that?'
Lægen forsøgte at ___ spredningen af sygdommen.
In this context, 'forhindre' (to prevent) is the most suitable verb as the doctor would aim to stop the disease from spreading.
Vi må ___ ulykker på arbejdspladsen med bedre sikkerhedsudstyr.
To avoid accidents, one must 'forhindre' (prevent) them. 'Tillade' means to allow, which is the opposite.
De nye regler er designet til at ___ svindel.
The purpose of new rules related to fraud would be to 'forhindre' (prevent) it, not encourage or allow it.
Hun prøvede at ___ ham i at tage den forkerte beslutning.
If someone is about to make a wrong decision, you would try to 'forhindre' (prevent) them from doing so.
Det er vigtigt at ___ fejl for at sikre kvalitet.
To ensure quality, one must 'forhindre' (prevent) errors. Accepting or creating them would reduce quality.
Politiet arbejder på at ___ kriminalitet i området.
The police's role is to 'forhindre' (prevent) crime, not facilitate or provoke it.
The sentence is about preventing the spread of misinformation.
This question asks if an accident can be prevented from happening again.
The sentence discusses measures taken to prevent theft.
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Hvordan vil du forhindre fremtidige problemer?
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Jeg vil gøre alt for at forhindre det.
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Er det muligt at forhindre klimaforandringer?
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Write a short paragraph about a time you tried to prevent something from happening. Use 'forhindre' at least once.
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Jeg forsøgte at forhindre min ven i at købe den gamle bil, fordi jeg vidste, den ville give problemer. Han lyttede ikke, og desværre skete det, jeg frygtede.
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who wants to avoid making a common mistake. Use 'forhindre' in your advice.
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For at forhindre misforståelser er det vigtigt at kommunikere klart fra starten. Det kan spare jer for mange problemer senere.
Describe a hypothetical situation where quick action was needed to prevent a negative outcome. Incorporate 'forhindre' into your description.
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Brandmændene måtte handle hurtigt for at forhindre ilden i at sprede sig til nabohusene. Deres hurtige indsats forhindrede en større katastrofe.
Hvad var formålet med de nye love ifølge teksten?
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Regeringen implementerede nye love for at forhindre yderligere forurening af vandvejene. Målet er at sikre et sundere miljø for fremtidige generationer. Disse tiltag er afgørende for at bevare naturen.
Hvad var formålet med de nye love ifølge teksten?
Teksten siger, at regeringen implementerede nye love 'for at forhindre yderligere forurening af vandvejene'.
Teksten siger, at regeringen implementerede nye love 'for at forhindre yderligere forurening af vandvejene'.
Ifølge teksten, hvad er en effektiv måde at forhindre misforståelser i et team på?
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En effektiv strategi for at forhindre misforståelser i et team er regelmæssig og åben kommunikation. Når alle er informeret og kan udtrykke deres tanker, mindskes risikoen for fejl og konflikter. Dette fremmer også et bedre arbejdsmiljø.
Ifølge teksten, hvad er en effektiv måde at forhindre misforståelser i et team på?
Teksten nævner 'regelmæssig og åben kommunikation' som en effektiv strategi for at forhindre misforståelser.
Teksten nævner 'regelmæssig og åben kommunikation' som en effektiv strategi for at forhindre misforståelser.
Hvorfor anbefalede lægen patienten at ændre kost?
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Lægen anbefalede patienten at ændre sin kost for at forhindre yderligere helbredsproblemer. Sunde spisevaner kan have en stor indflydelse på forebyggelse af sygdomme. Det er et vigtigt skridt mod et sundere liv.
Hvorfor anbefalede lægen patienten at ændre kost?
Teksten siger, at lægen anbefalede kostændring 'for at forhindre yderligere helbredsproblemer'.
Teksten siger, at lægen anbefalede kostændring 'for at forhindre yderligere helbredsproblemer'.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'forhindre' er brugt korrekt.
'Forhindre' betyder 'at holde noget fra at ske'. I denne sætning betyder det, at han forsøgte at stoppe ulykken.
Hvilket ord er tættest på betydningen af 'forhindre'?
'Forhindre' betyder at stoppe noget i at ske eller at forhindre det. 'Stoppe' er det tætteste synonym.
Hvilken af disse handlinger ville 'forhindre' et problem?
At 'forhindre' et problem betyder at tage skridt til at stoppe det, før det bliver et problem.
Hvis du forhindrer en person i at komme ind, betyder det, at du lader dem komme ind.
At 'forhindre' en person i at komme ind betyder det modsatte, nemlig at du blokerer dem fra at komme ind.
En god måde at forhindre misforståelser på er at kommunikere klart.
Klar kommunikation kan stoppe misforståelser i at opstå, altså forhindre dem.
Regn kan forhindre udendørs aktiviteter.
Regn kan forhindre, at udendørs aktiviteter kan finde sted. Det er en almindelig brug af ordet.
This sentence talks about preventing environmental damage.
Listen for how a quick reaction stopped something bad from happening.
This question asks about preventing a repeated event.
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Det er vigtigt at forhindre spredning af misinformation.
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Hvilke skridt kan vi tage for at forhindre en gentagelse?
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Jeg vil gøre alt for at forhindre det.
Focus: alt
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Imagine you are writing an email to a colleague. Explain a situation where you had to prevent a potential problem at work. Use 'forhindre' at least once.
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Jeg måtte hurtigt gribe ind for at forhindre en misforståelse mellem afdelingerne. Det var vigtigt at afklare situationen for at undgå unødvendige forsinkelser i projektet. Heldigvis lykkedes det mig at finde en løsning, der forhindrede yderligere komplikationer.
You are a journalist reporting on climate change. Write a short paragraph discussing what actions can be taken to prevent further global warming. Use 'forhindre' at least twice.
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For at forhindre de mest katastrofale følger af klimaændringerne er det afgørende, at vi reducerer vores CO2-udledning drastisk. Forskere understreger, at en global indsats er nødvendig for at forhindre yderligere temperaturstigninger. Det kræver politisk vilje og investeringer i grøn teknologi.
Write a short personal reflection about a time you had to prevent yourself from doing something impulsive, and what the outcome was. Use 'forhindre' once.
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Der var engang, hvor jeg næsten købte noget meget dyrt, som jeg ikke havde brug for. Jeg måtte virkelig forhindre mig selv i at trække kreditkortet. I sidste ende er jeg glad for, at jeg gjorde det, da pengene blev brugt på noget langt mere meningsfuldt.
Hvilken sygdom kan regelmæssig motion forhindre ifølge teksten?
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En ny undersøgelse viser, at regelmæssig motion kan forhindre udviklingen af type 2-diabetes. Forskere anbefaler mindst 30 minutters moderat fysisk aktivitet de fleste dage i ugen. Dette kan også forbedre den generelle sundhed og reducere risikoen for hjerte-kar-sygdomme.
Hvilken sygdom kan regelmæssig motion forhindre ifølge teksten?
Teksten nævner specifikt, at regelmæssig motion kan 'forhindre udviklingen af type 2-diabetes'.
Teksten nævner specifikt, at regelmæssig motion kan 'forhindre udviklingen af type 2-diabetes'.
Hvad er formålet med de nye love, som regeringen har implementeret?
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Regeringen har implementeret nye love for at forhindre svindel i den offentlige sektor. Disse love inkluderer strengere kontrolforanstaltninger og øgede straffe for overtrædelser. Målet er at sikre gennemsigtighed og genoprette tilliden til systemet.
Hvad er formålet med de nye love, som regeringen har implementeret?
Teksten siger, at regeringen har implementeret nye love 'for at forhindre svindel i den offentlige sektor'.
Teksten siger, at regeringen har implementeret nye love 'for at forhindre svindel i den offentlige sektor'.
Ud over god håndhygiejne, hvad er et andet effektivt middel til at forhindre spredning af sygdomme?
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For at forhindre spredning af smitsomme sygdomme er det vigtigt at opretholde god håndhygiejne og undgå tæt kontakt med syge personer. Vaccination er også et effektivt middel til at beskytte sig selv og andre mod en række vira. Disse foranstaltninger kan bidrage til at holde samfundet sundt.
Ud over god håndhygiejne, hvad er et andet effektivt middel til at forhindre spredning af sygdomme?
Teksten nævner, at 'Vaccination er også et effektivt middel til at beskytte sig selv og andre mod en række vira'.
Teksten nævner, at 'Vaccination er også et effektivt middel til at beskytte sig selv og andre mod en række vira'.
This sentence describes how government policies aim to prevent further economic decline. 'Forhindre' means to prevent.
This sentence emphasizes the need for collaboration to prevent the spread of misinformation. 'Forhindre' is key to conveying prevention.
This sentence highlights how technological advancements can prevent certain environmental disasters. 'Forhindre' indicates the preventative action.
Regeringen forsøger at ___ spredningen af falske nyheder med nye love.
Here, 'forhindre' means 'to prevent' or 'to hinder' the spread of fake news.
Manglen på ressourcer kan ___ os i at nå vores mål inden fristen.
'Forhindre' fits here to mean that the lack of resources could 'prevent' them from reaching their goals.
For at ___ en gentagelse af fejlen, implementerede de et nyt kontrolsystem.
To 'prevent' a repetition of the error, a new control system was implemented.
Vi må handle hurtigt for at ___ yderligere skade på miljøet.
'Forhindre' means 'to prevent' further environmental damage.
Selv små foranstaltninger kan ___ store problemer i fremtiden.
Small measures can 'prevent' big problems. 'Forhindre' is the correct choice.
Lægen advarede om, at stress kan ___ kroppens naturlige helingsproces.
Stress can 'hinder' or 'prevent' the body's natural healing process.
Think about the importance of stopping misinformation.
Consider the government's actions regarding economic downturns.
Focus on preventing future incidents.
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Forsøg at forhindre unødvendige konflikter på arbejdspladsen.
Focus: forhindre, unødvendige, konflikter
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Det er afgørende at forhindre yderligere tab af biodiversitet.
Focus: afgørende, forhindre, biodiversitet
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For at forhindre misforståelser skal vi kommunikere tydeligere.
Focus: forhindre, misforståelser, kommunikere, tydeligere
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Imagine you are a city planner. Describe three measures you would implement to prevent (forhindre) traffic congestion in the city center. Explain how each measure would work.
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For at forhindre trafikpropper i bymidten ville jeg implementere tre hovedforanstaltninger. Først og fremmest ville jeg udvide og forbedre den kollektive transport, så flere borgere vælger busser og tog frem for privatbilisme. Dette ville mindske antallet af biler på vejene betydeligt. Dernæst ville jeg investere massivt i et netværk af sikre og effektive cykelstier, hvilket ville tilskynde flere til at cykle. Endelig ville jeg indføre strammere miljøzoner, der kun tillader de mest miljøvenlige køretøjer i bymidten, hvilket også ville reducere trafikvolumen.
You are a journalist covering a natural disaster. Write a short paragraph discussing what actions could have been taken to prevent (forhindre) or mitigate the damage caused by the disaster. Use at least two examples.
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I kølvandet på den nylige oversvømmelse er det tydeligt, at visse foranstaltninger kunne have været truffet for at forhindre eller i det mindste mindske de ødelæggende skader. For det første kunne man have investeret i bedre dæmningssystemer og dræningskanaler, der effektivt kunne håndtere store mængder vand. Desuden ville en mere robust og opdateret beredskabsplan, der inkluderede hurtigere evakueringsprocedurer og adgang til midlertidige beskyttelsesrum, have forhindret yderligere menneskelig lidelse.
As a doctor, write a short explanation (3-4 sentences) for a patient about how they can prevent (forhindre) the recurrence of a common illness. Use clear and encouraging language.
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For at forhindre en gentagelse af din forkølelse er der nogle vigtige skridt, du kan tage. Det er afgørende at opretholde en sund livsstil med en afbalanceret kost og regelmæssig motion for at styrke dit immunforsvar. Husk også at vaske hænder ofte og undgå tæt kontakt med syge mennesker. Disse simple ændringer kan i høj grad forhindre, at du bliver syg igen.
Hvilke tiltag nævnes som værende iværksat for at forhindre global opvarmning?
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Klimaforandringerne udgør en alvorlig trussel mod vores planet. Forskere advarer om, at hvis vi ikke handler nu, vil konsekvenserne være irreversible. Mange lande har allerede iværksat initiativer for at forhindre den globale opvarmning i at overstige 1,5 grader Celsius. Disse initiativer inkluderer overgang til grøn energi, reduktion af CO2-udledning og beskyttelse af regnskove.
Hvilke tiltag nævnes som værende iværksat for at forhindre global opvarmning?
Teksten nævner specifikt 'overgang til grøn energi, reduktion af CO2-udledning og beskyttelse af regnskove' som de initiativer, der er iværksat for at forhindre global opvarmning.
Teksten nævner specifikt 'overgang til grøn energi, reduktion af CO2-udledning og beskyttelse af regnskove' som de initiativer, der er iværksat for at forhindre global opvarmning.
Hvad kan stress på arbejdspladsen forhindre ifølge teksten?
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En ny rapport viser, at stress på arbejdspladsen er et stigende problem, der kan forhindre medarbejdere i at yde deres bedste. Virksomheder opfordres til at implementere strategier for at fremme mental sundhed og skabe et bedre arbejdsmiljø. Dette kan omfatte fleksible arbejdstider, adgang til psykologisk rådgivning og kurser i stresshåndtering.
Hvad kan stress på arbejdspladsen forhindre ifølge teksten?
Teksten udtaler klart, at stress 'kan forhindre medarbejdere i at yde deres bedste'.
Teksten udtaler klart, at stress 'kan forhindre medarbejdere i at yde deres bedste'.
Hvilke af følgende er IKKE nævnt som en måde at forhindre spredning af influenza?
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For at forhindre spredningen af influenza er det vigtigt at følge grundlæggende hygiejneregler. Dette inkluderer regelmæssig håndvask med sæbe og vand, især efter hoste eller nys. Det anbefales også at undgå at røre ved ansigtet og at holde afstand til syge personer. Vaccination er en anden effektiv måde at forhindre infektion på.
Hvilke af følgende er IKKE nævnt som en måde at forhindre spredning af influenza?
Teksten nævner håndvask, at undgå at røre ansigtet, og at holde afstand som måder at forhindre influenza, men vitaminpiller er ikke nævnt.
Teksten nævner håndvask, at undgå at røre ansigtet, og at holde afstand som måder at forhindre influenza, men vitaminpiller er ikke nævnt.
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Summary
Use 'forhindre' when you want to express preventing something from happening.
- prevent
- hinder
- obstruct
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This Word in Other Languages
More general words
afbryde
B1To stop something from continuing
afbøje
B2To deflect or turn aside.
afgørende
B1decisive or crucial
afholde
B2to hold or host an event, or to refrain from
afhængig
B1Determined or decided by something else
afkorte
B2To shorten or reduce in length.
afmærke
B2To mark or indicate a position.
afrunde
B2To conclude or make complete.
afslutte
B1to bring to an end
afsløre
B2to make something secret known
