Hinderde

Hinderde is the simple past tense form of the Dutch verb hinderen, meaning to hinder, impede, or obstruct something. It is used to describe actions in the past that caused an obstruction or delay, affecting people, processes, or events. In everyday language it can convey a range of impediments, from practical delays to more general obstructions.

Conjugation and usage: the infinitive is hinderen; the past tense is hinderde for singular subjects, while the past plural is hinderden; the past participle is gehinderd and combines with a form of hebben to form perfect tenses (ik heb gehinderd, hij heeft gehinderd). Examples include: "De regen hinderde de openingsceremonie" (The rain hindered the opening ceremony) and "Zijn ziekte hinderde zijn carrière" (His illness hindered his career). The word can pair with various prepositions and nouns to specify what is hindered.

Relation and nuances: hinderen is a general term for causing obstruction or delay. The noun hinder (hindrance, obstacle) is related and refers to the impediment itself rather than the act of obstructing. In some contexts, hinderen can be used more actively, while hinderden (plural past) describes multiple impediments or a collective effect in past events.

Etymology and cognates: hinderen derives from the Dutch noun hinder, which means obstacle or obstruction. It is cognate with German hindern and English hinder, reflecting shared Germanic roots. The term appears in both formal and narrative Dutch, especially in descriptions of past events where progress is impeded.