begrenzt
Translation
limited, restricted, finite
Examples
Die Zeit ist begrenzt.
Time is limited.
Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 20 begrenzt.
The number of participants is limited to 20.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) sein begrenzt as a predicate: 'to be limited' The possibilities are limited.
begrenzt + ((Noun)) as an attribute: 'limited ...' We only have limited resources.
auf+4 begrenzt sein 'to be limited to sth.' The number of participants is limited to 50 people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: limitiert, beschränkt; Antonyms: unbegrenzt, grenzenlos
Etymology
Derived from 'die Grenze' (the border/limit). The 'be-' prefix verbalizes it, and the '-t' suffix marks it as a past participle. It literally means 'to have been given a border'.
Memory Tips
Spot the word 'Grenze' (border) inside 'begrenzt'. Something with a border is, by definition, limited.