German VERB B2 Rank 2252

beschränken

to limit / restrict

beschränken – beschränkte – hat beschränkt

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beschränken vs begrenzen

to limit / border

Both words can express that the scope, amount, or duration becomes smaller. “Begrenzen” emphasizes setting an outer limit, such as a maximum number. “Beschränken” places more emphasis on restricting use or the scope for action. Use “begrenzen” for a limit and “beschränken” when there are fewer possibilities.

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beschränken

Die neue Regel beschränkt die Nutzung des Parks auf wenige Stunden.

The new rule restricts use of the park to just a few hours.

begrenzen

Die Stadt begrenzt die Zahl der Besucher auf fünfhundert.

The city is limiting the number of visitors to five hundred.

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