This is the 2294th most frequent German word.
hürde
"Hürde" means "hurdle" or "obstacle" in English.
In this context, 'Hürden' refers to physical barriers, specifically obstacles faced during a pathway, often used metaphorically.
Die Athleten überwanden sämtliche Hürden auf dem Weg zum Ziel.
The athletes overcame all hurdles on their way to the finish.
Here, 'Hürde' is used metaphorically to represent challenges or difficulties in achieving something.
Die neue Regelung stellt eine große Hürde für Unternehmen dar.
The new regulation poses a significant hurdle for businesses.
Once again metaphorically, 'Hürde' indicates the barriers or challenges someone might encounter in starting or adopting something new.