German Conversation · Level 168
29 words
German word
rigoros
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁigoˈʁoːs/
Meaning
- adjectivestrict
Example
Die Schule hat rigorose Regeln.
The school has strict rules.
More examples
Das Unternehmen folgt rigorose Auswahlkriterien bei Neueinstellungen.
The company follows strict selection criteria when hiring.
Core concept
A firm line is drawn around acceptable conduct, with thorough checks and no exceptions.
Common phrases
rigorose Maßnahmen
strict measures
rigorose Sanktionen
strict sanctions
rigorose Kontrollen
strict inspections
Similar words
strikt: Defining rules or conditions precisely and enforcing them exactly.
streng: Requiring strict obedience to demanding standards of conduct.
konsequent: Putting policies or principles into practice consistently.
unerbittlich: Continuing severe demands or treatment without showing mercy.
Definition in German
so, dass man strenge Regeln oder Prüfungen ohne Nachsicht durchführt; dabei gründlich und kompromisslos.
Word origin
Latin rigor originally referred to stiffness and extended to severity, giving rise to rigoros and related words such as English 'rigorous'.
Usage tips
- Rigoros is common in formal or critical descriptions of measures, controls, and enforcement, while 'konsequent' focuses more on consistent follow-through.