streng
strict
Beschreibt eine Person oder Regel, die wenig Spielraum erlaubt und klare, feste Grenzen setzt.
The German word "streng" is an adjective that means "strict" or "stringent". "Streng" can also convey the severity or rigidity in terms of rules, discipline, or standards. Similar words in German include "hart" (hard), "rigoros" (rigorous), and "konsequent" (consistent).
The differences between these similar words often lie in their connotation and the context in which they are used. "Hart" can imply a sense of toughness or firmness that is not necessarily unwavering like "streng". "Rigoros" suggests a level of thoroughness or extreme severity, potentially more intense than "streng". Lastly, "konsequent" implies consistency and adherence to a principle or course of action without necessarily suggesting strictness in the way "streng" might.
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Examples
Mein Vater ist sehr streng.adjective
My father is very strict.
Sie wirkt ganz streng heute.adjective
She seems quite strict today.
Unsere Schule wirkt streng, aber fair.adjective
Our school seems strict, but fair.
Seine Mutter spricht ganz streng mit ihm.adverb
His mother speaks very strictly with him.
Die Lehrerin klingt streng im Unterricht.adjective
The teacher sounds strict in class.
Mein Vater bleibt oft streng, wenn er mit uns über Regeln spricht.adjective
My father often remains strict when he talks to us about rules.
Viele Menschen fanden den Mann streng.adjective
Many people found the man strict.
Lehrer sprechen manchmal streng mit Schülern.adverb
Teachers sometimes speak strictly to students.
Sie spricht streng zu ihren Schülern.adverb
She speaks strictly to her students.
Anna findet ihre Mutter streng, wenn es um die Hausaufgaben geht.adjective
Anna finds her mother strict when it comes to homework.
Meine Mutter kann manchmal streng sein.adjective
My mother can sometimes be strict.
Mein Vater kann ganz schön streng sein.adjective
My father can be quite strict.
Mein Vater kann sehr streng sein.adjective
My father can be very strict.
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