streng/ʃtʁɛŋ/strict; severe; rigorous
streng is a German adjective that means strict, severe, or rigorous. It is pronounced /ʃtʁɛŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "strenger" and "strengsten".
Definitions
1.demanding obedience or discipline; not lenient(personality, behavior)
a.strict in expectations or rules
Sein Vater ist sehr streng und erlaubt keine Ausnahmen.—His father is very strict and allows no exceptions.
2.rigorous or severe; especially in enforcement or requirements(measures, laws, standards)
a.enforced with great thoroughness or discipline
In Deutschland gibt es strenge Umweltgesetze.—In Germany, there are strict environmental laws.
3.harsh or intense; strong (of conditions or sensory impressions)(weather, smells, etc.)
a.harsh in effect, especially of weather or smell
Im Winter herrscht hier ein strenger Frost.—In winter, there is a severe frost here.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | streng |
|---|---|
| Comparative | strenger |
| Superlative | strengsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "streng" mean in English?
- "streng" means strict, severe, or rigorous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "streng"?
- "streng" is pronounced /ʃtʁɛŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "streng"?
- The comparative of "streng" is "strenger" and the superlative is "strengsten".
- What part of speech is "streng"?
- "streng" is a adjective in German.
