Schränken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schränken" is used as verb with the meaning of "limit", "restrict" or "curb".

Essential properties of "schränken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schränken
  • Simple past: schränkte
  • Participle: geschränkt

See full conjugation of schränken

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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 "schränken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Limit or restrict, especially rights/freedoms"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neuen Gesetze schränken die Freiheit der Bürger ein.The new laws restrict the freedom of citizens.
  2. Man sollte die Möglichkeiten nicht zu sehr schränken.One should not limit the possibilities too much.
  3. Die Regeln schränken die Kreativität der Schüler ein.The rules restrict the creativity of the students.
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