English–German
“strict” in German
How to say “strict” in German
“Strict” in German is streng.
A stern force that presses people or rules toward exact compliance.
Example sentences with streng
Die Regeln sind zu streng für Anfänger.
The rules are too strict for beginners.
Tips for using streng
- Besides people and rules, streng can describe an intense smell or taste, so context determines whether strict or strong is the better translation.
Other German words for “strict”
Die Regeln sind strikt.
The rules are strict.
Die Schule hat rigorose Regeln.
The school has strict rules.