Blocked account (Blockiertes Konto / Sperrkonto)
A restricted bank account used to prove that you have enough funds to support yourself while studying in Germany.
What it means in plain English
Blocked account. A restricted bank account used to prove that you have enough funds to support yourself while studying in Germany.
Common confusion
This term and Sperrkonto usually refer to the same thing in student visa conversations. You will see both labels used, but they point to the blocked account used as one form of financing proof.