No. 15,450 in German
versperrt
Blocked or obstructed.
In a sentence
Der Zugang zum Gebäude war durch ein großes Tor versperrt.
The access to the building was blocked by a large gate.
Here, 'versperrt' means 'blocked' or 'obstructed' and is used in a passive structure to indicate that an object prevents access.
Der Lärm der Baustelle hat uns fast die ganze Nacht den Schlaf versperrt.
The noise from the construction site almost blocked our sleep the whole night.
In this sentence, 'versperrt' conveys the meaning of something metaphorically preventing or hindering an abstract action or state.
Er hat mit seiner Präsenz die Sicht auf das Kunstwerk versperrt.
He blocked the view of the artwork with his presence.
Here, 'versperrt' is used to indicate a physical obstruction caused directly by a person.
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