German word

begrenzt

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈgʁɛntst/

Meaning

  • adjectivelimited

Example

Unsere Zeit ist begrenzt.

Our time is limited.

Illustration for begrenzt (limited)

More examples

Das Budget ist begrenzt, deshalb müssen wir Prioritäten setzen.

Our budget is limited, so we need to set priorities.

Core concept

A clearly marked boundary stops a road, leaving only the space before it available.

Common phrases

  • begrenztes Budget

    limited budget

  • begrenzte Ressourcen

    limited resources

  • zeitlich begrenzt

    time-limited

Similar words

eingeschränkt: Made less free by reduced opportunities or available choices.
limitiert: Produced in a predetermined quantity with no more available.
beschränkt: Used as an insult for someone seen as foolish or narrow-minded.

Definition in German

Nur innerhalb eines festgelegten Rahmens vorhanden; nur bis zu einer bestimmten Grenze gültig oder möglich.

Word origin

Begrenzt comes from the past participle of begrenzen, a verb formed from Grenze with the prefix be-.

Usage tips

  • Begrenzt is neutral for a restricted amount or scope, while beschränkt can also suggest narrow-mindedness when describing a person.

Other meanings

  • restrictedadjective
  • finiteadjective

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