Bann

derNoun

spell; ban; enchantment

English translations

  1. 01

    ban

  2. 02

    prohibition

  3. 03

    embargo

Word details

German meaning
Ein Verbot oder eine Ächtung, oft religiöser oder rechtlicher Natur.
English meaning
Ban
Synonym
Verbot, Ächtung
German example
Der Priester verhängte den Bann über den Ketzer.
English example
The priest imposed a ban on the heretic.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Bann
Plural Form
die Banne

Example sentences with “Bann”

  1. Er zog mich in seinen Bann. (He cast a spell on me.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'Bann' mean in a modern context?

It can mean a formal ban (like an excommunication) or, more commonly, a figurative 'spell' or 'captivation'.