die Einschränkung
Translation
restriction, limitation, constraint, reduction
Examples
Es gibt Einschränkungen bei der Einreise.
There are restrictions on entry.
Wir müssen ohne Einschränkung zustimmen.
We have to agree without reservation.
Budgetäre Einschränkungen verzögern das Projekt.
Budgetary constraints are delaying the project.
Grammar Patterns
Einschränkung (+Genitive) restriction of sth. The restriction of freedom is a problem.
Einschränkung (+für+4) restriction for sb./sth. That is a restriction for the citizens.
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Etymology
From the verb 'einschränken' (to restrict). It breaks down into 'ein-' (in) + 'schränken' (to limit, related to 'Schrank', cupboard) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'shrinking' something and putting it 'in' a box. This action is a restriction or limitation.