Begrenzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Begrenzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "limit", "restrict" or "bound".

Essential properties of "begrenzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: begrenzen
  • Simple past: begrenzte
  • Participle: begrenzt

See full conjugation of begrenzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "begrenzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To limit or restrict within boundaries"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen den Wasserverbrauch begrenzen, um Ressourcen zu sparen.We must limit water consumption to save resources.
  2. Die Regierung plant, die Einwanderung zu begrenzen.The government plans to limit immigration.
  3. Der Zaun begrenzt das Grundstück auf allen Seiten.The fence borders the property on all sides.

2.) "To limit scope or duration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neue Technologie wird die Möglichkeiten des alten Systems begrenzen.The new technology will limit the possibilities of the old system.
  2. Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben begrenzen, um nicht in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten zu geraten.We must limit our expenses to avoid financial difficulties.
  3. Der Vertrag begrenzt die Laufzeit des Projekts auf zwei Jahre.The contract limits the duration of the project to two years.
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