This is the 14283rd most frequent German word.
hindern
To hinder or prevent.
Here, 'hindern' is used to describe the action of obstructing or impeding progress.
Die Bauarbeiten hindern den Verkehr.
The construction work hinders the traffic.
In this sentence, 'hindern' is utilized with a subject causing a restriction or inhibition in someone's action.
Seine Angst hinderte ihn daran, die Bühne zu betreten.
His fear prevented him from stepping onto the stage.
The verb 'hindern' takes a direct object and implies the act of interfering with someone's intentions or actions.