Meaning
verboten — forbidden, prohibited, not allowed
Common on signs and in rules. From the verb verbieten (to forbid/prohibit). Often paired with modal dürfen to explain what is not permitted.
Examples
- Hier ist Rauchen verboten. — Smoking is forbidden here.
- Das ist verboten — das darfst du nicht machen. — That’s not allowed — you can’t do that.
- Parken verboten. — No parking.
Combinations
- verboten sein — to be forbidden / not allowed