Adjective / Adverb
streng
Pronunciation: /ʃtʁɛŋ/
strict, rigorous
A2
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Meanings
Adjective
- strict, rigorous
- severe, intense
- pungent, strong and unpleasant
Adverb
- strictly, very much
Example sentence
Unsere Mathelehrerin ist streng, aber sehr gerecht.
Our maths teacher is strict but very fair.
Usage
- streng mit jemandem sein — be strict with someone; mit takes dative
- sich streng an Regeln halten — follow rules strictly; an takes accusative
Im Labor gelten strenge Sicherheitsregeln.
Strict safety rules apply in the laboratory.