ADJECTIVE

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

Positivestreng
Comparativestrenger
Superlativestrengsten

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.

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