VERB
eingrenzen/ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/to restrict; to limit; to define
eingrenzen is a German verb that means to restrict, to limit, or to define. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "grenzte ein" and the past participle is "eingegrenzt".
Definitions
1.to restrict something or make it smaller(general)
a.to confine, restrict the scope or extent of something
Die Polizei konnte das Suchgebiet auf einen kleinen Bereich eingrenzen.—The police were able to restrict the search area to a small region.
2.to define, set boundary to a concept or topic(academic/scientific)
a.to specify or narrow down a subject
In ihrer Präsentation musste sie das Thema deutlich eingrenzen.—In her presentation, she had to clearly define the topic.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eingrenzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | grenze ein |
| Present (du) | grenzt ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | grenzt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | grenzte ein |
| Participle II | eingegrenzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | grenzte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | grenz ein |
| Imperative (plural) | grenzt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eingrenzen" mean in English?
- "eingrenzen" means to restrict, to limit, or to define. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eingrenzen"?
- "eingrenzen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɛnt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eingrenzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eingrenzen" is "eingegrenzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "eingrenzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eingrenzen" becomes "grenzte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eingrenzen"?
- "eingrenzen" is a verb in German.
