Hinder from Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪndɝ/ /ˈfɹəm
HIN-der frum
ˈhɪndə/ /fɹˈɒm
HIN-duh from
Definition
To make it difficult for someone to do something or prevent them from doing it.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'stop from', and often used in written English. Commonly followed by a verb in its '-ing' form: 'hinder someone from doing something'. Implies obstacles or delays rather than complete prevention.
Spanish: impedir de - dificultar quePortuguese (BR): impedir de - dificultar dePortuguese (PT): impedir de - dificultar deChinese (Simplified): 阻止...做 - 妨碍...做Chinese (Traditional): 阻止...做 - 妨礙...做Hindi: से रोकना - बाधित करनाArabic: يمنع من - يعيق عنBengali: বাধা দেওয়া - ব্যাহত করাRussian: препятствовать - мешатьJapanese: 妨げるVietnamese: ngăn cản - cản trởKorean: 방해하다Turkish: engellemek - mani olmakUrdu: روکنا - مانع بنناIndonesian: menghalangi - mencegah
Example Sentences
The rain hindered us from playing outside.
basic
His injury hindered him from running fast.
basic
Lack of money hinders many from traveling abroad.
basic
Don’t let fear hinder you from trying new things.
natural
The noise from the construction hindered me from concentrating on my work.
natural
Nothing will hinder us from reaching our goals if we work together.
natural