limitieren
Translation
to limit, to restrict
Examples
Wir müssen die Ausgaben limitieren.
We have to limit the expenses.
Die Plätze sind auf 50 Personen limitiert.
The spots are limited to 50 people.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to limit (sth.) to (sth.) The number of participants is limitiert to 100.
((sth.)) to limit (sth.) We must limitieren our costs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begrenzen, einschränken, beschränken
Etymology
From Latin 'limitare' (to bound, limit), related to 'limes' (boundary). It's a direct cognate of the English 'to limit'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to its English counterpart 'to limit', making it very easy to remember. Think of a 'speed limit'.