die Restriktion
Translation
restriction, limitation, constraint
Examples
Es gibt strenge Restriktionen für den Import.
There are strict restrictions on imports.
Die neue Regelung ist eine erhebliche Restriktion.
The new regulation is a significant restriction.
Grammar Patterns
((restrictions)) ((on sth.)) restrictions on sth. There are restrictions on trade.
((to impose)) ((restrictions)) ((on sb./sth.)) to impose restrictions on sb./sth. The government imposed restrictions on travel.
Similar Words
Einschränkung (limitation), Begrenzung (boundary), Beschränkung (restriction)
Etymology
From Latin 'restrictio' (a limitation). A cognate of the English word 'restriction'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English counterpart, 'restriction', making it easy to remember.