die Überregulierung
Translation
overregulation, excessive regulation
Examples
Die Überregulierung bremst die Wirtschaft.
Overregulation slows down the economy.
Viele klagen über die zunehmende Überregulierung.
Many complain about the increasing overregulation.
Grammar Patterns
((the overregulation)) as a subject The overregulation is a problem.
to complain about ((sth.)) Viele klagen über die Überregulierung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bürokratie (bureaucracy); Antonyms: Deregulierung (deregulation)
Etymology
From 'über' (over, excessive) + 'Regulierung' (regulation). It literally translates to 'over-regulation'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'über' often means 'over' or 'too much', just like in English. Picture regulations going 'over' the top.