die Begrenzung
Translation
limitation, restriction, boundary, delimitation
Examples
Die Begrenzung der Geschwindigkeit ist wichtig.
The limitation of the speed is important.
Der Zaun markiert die Begrenzung des Grundstücks.
The fence marks the boundary of the property.
Grammar Patterns
Begrenzung ((of sth. in genitive)) / von ((sth. in dative)) limitation of sth. The limitation of costs is necessary.
Similar Words
Einschränkung (restriction), Limit (limit), Grenze (border)
Etymology
From the verb 'begrenzen' (to limit), which comes from the noun 'Grenze' (border). The prefix 'be-' often creates a verb, and the suffix '-ung' creates a noun from a verb.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'Grenze' (border) on something. The action is 'begrenzen', and the result is the 'Begrenzung' (limitation).