strengeren
Translation
stricter, more severe, more rigorous
Examples
Wir brauchen strengere Regeln.
We need stricter rules.
Er folgt einem strengeren Plan.
He follows a stricter plan.
Der Lehrer ist jetzt noch strenger.
The teacher is even stricter now.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) as an adjective preceding a noun Wir brauchen strengere Regeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hard, strict; Antonyms: lax, mild, lenient
Etymology
From Old High German 'strenc' (stiff, strong). Related to the English word 'strong'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'string' pulled tight, which is rigid and unyielding, hence 'strict'.