Begrenzen
Example: Wir müssen die Kosten für das Projekt begrenzen.
Definition
"Begrenzen" means to set a limit or restrict the extent, amount, or range of something. It is commonly used when controlling or capping quantities, such as costs, time, or space, to prevent exceeding a certain boundary or maximum.
Etymology
The word "begrenzen" comes from the German prefix 'be-' combined with 'Grenze,' meaning 'border' or 'boundary.' It literally means 'to set a boundary.' This reflects its meaning of imposing limits. Did you know? The root 'Grenze' is related to the English word 'grange,' originally referring to a border area or farm.
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"Begrenzen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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