Adjektiv

streng

strict, severe, rigorous, harsh

Der Lehrer ist sehr streng.

The teacher is very strict.

Sie folgt einer strengen Diät.

She follows a strict diet.

Es herrscht ein strenger Winter.

There is a severe winter.

Der Käse hat einen strengen Geruch.

The cheese has a strong smell.

((Adjective)) + Noun a strict teacher Ein strenger Lehrer.

to be + ((Adjective)) The teacher is strict. Der Lehrer ist streng.

((Adjective)) + with sb. strict with someone Sie ist streng mit ihren Kindern.

Synonyms: strict, hard, rigorous; Antonyms: lenient, indulgent, mild

From Old High German 'strengi'. Related to English 'strong' and 'string', implying tightness or rigidity.

It sounds like 'string'. Imagine pulling a string very tight, making it rigid and 'strict'.

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