die Einschränkung
Translation
restriction, limitation, constraint, cutback
Examples
Es gibt Einschränkungen bei der Einreise.
There are restrictions on entry.
Wir müssen ohne Einschränkung zustimmen.
We have to agree without reservation.
Budgetäre Einschränkungen verzögern das Projekt.
Budgetary constraints are delaying the project.
Grammar Patterns
Einschränkung (+Genitive) restriction of sth. The restriction of freedom is a problem.
Einschränkung (+für+4) restriction for sb./sth. That is a restriction for the citizens.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begrenzung, Restriktion; Antonyms: Erweiterung, Freiheit
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'einschränken' (to restrict). Composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'schränken' (to limit, akin to 'Schrank', a cabinet) + '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns).
Memory Tips
Picture someone being put 'in' ('ein-') a 'Schrank' (cabinet), which severely restricts their movement.