die Einengung
Translation
narrowing, constriction, restriction, confinement
Examples
Die Einengung der Straße verursachte einen Stau.
The narrowing of the road caused a traffic jam.
Er fühlte eine Einengung in seiner Brust.
He felt a constriction in his chest.
Die Einengung der Freiheiten ist besorgniserregend.
The restriction of freedoms is worrying.
Grammar Patterns
die Einengung ((et2)) the narrowing/restriction of (sth.) The Einengung of the river led to flooding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verengung, Beschränkung; Antonyms: Erweiterung, Ausdehnung
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ein-' (in, into) + the adjective 'eng' (narrow) + the suffix '-ung' (forms nouns). Literally means 'an in-narrowing'.
Memory Tips
Picture a space being made 'eng' (narrow) from the sides, pushing 'ein' (in). This applies both to physical spaces and abstract concepts like rights.