die Begrenzung
Translation
limitation, restriction, boundary, delimitation
Examples
Die Begrenzung der Geschwindigkeit ist wichtig.
The limitation of the speed is important.
Der Zaun markiert die Begrenzung des Grundstücks.
The fence marks the boundary of the property.
Grammar Patterns
Begrenzung ((of sth. in genitive)) / von ((sth. in dative)) limitation of sth. The limitation of costs is necessary.
Similar Words
Einschränkung (restriction), Limit (limit), Grenze (border)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'begrenzen' (to limit), which stems from the noun 'Grenze' (border, limit). The prefix 'be-' turns the noun into a verb, and the suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'Grenze' (border). The act of creating that border is 'begrenzen', and the border or limitation itself is the 'Begrenzung'.