VERB
begrenzen/bəˈɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/to limit; to restrict; to confine
begrenzen is a German verb that means to limit, to restrict, or to confine. It is pronounced /bəˈɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begrenzte" and the past participle is "begrenzt".
Definitions
1.to limit the extent, amount, or duration of something(scope, amount, or time)
a.to set a maximum or boundary for something
Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 50 begrenzt.—The number of participants is limited to 50.
b.to restrict the range or possibilities
Um ihre Ausgaben zu kontrollieren, begrenzen sie das Budget.—To control their expenses, they limit the budget.
2.to form or mark the border of something(physical boundaries)
a.to physically border or enclose
Der Garten wird durch eine Hecke begrenzt.—The garden is bordered by a hedge.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begrenzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begrenze |
| Present (du) | begrenzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begrenzt |
| Preterite (ich) | begrenzte |
| Participle II | begrenzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begrenzte |
| Imperative (singular) | begrenze |
| Imperative (plural) | begrenzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begrenzen" mean in English?
- "begrenzen" means to limit, to restrict, or to confine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begrenzen"?
- "begrenzen" is pronounced /bəˈɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begrenzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begrenzen" is "begrenzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begrenzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begrenzen" becomes "begrenzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begrenzen"?
- "begrenzen" is a verb in German.
