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restriction
A restriction, limitation, or reservation that limits possibilities or freedoms in a specific area. The term is often used in the plural.
Aufgrund der Dürre gibt es strenge Restriktionen beim Wasserverbrauch für private Gärten.
Because of the drought, there are strict restrictions on water use for private gardens.
'Restriktion' (restriction) comes from the Latin verb 'restringere', which means 'to restrict' or 'to limit.' The ending '-tion' is typical for nouns that describe an action or a state.
Diese neue Restriktion betrifft alle Importe aus dem Ausland.
This new restriction affects all imports from abroad.
As with other official terms, this word is very often used in the plural as 'die Restriktionen' (the restrictions) to refer to a whole set of limitations.
Die Regierung hat die wirtschaftlichen Restriktionen gelockert.
The government has eased the economic restrictions.
The term 'Restriktion' (restriction) belongs to formal language and is used mainly in politics, business, and science to refer to limitations or regulations.
Die Studie unterlag einigen methodischen Restriktionen.
The study was subject to some methodological restrictions.
Restrictions can be 'eingeführt' (introduced), 'verhängt' (imposed), 'verschärft' (tightened), but also 'gelockert' (eased) or 'aufgehoben' (lifted).
Wegen der Pandemie wurden strenge Restriktionen für Reisen verhängt.
Because of the pandemic, strict restrictions on travel were imposed.
border / limit
'die Grenze' and 'die Restriktion' can both mean that something is not freely or unlimitedly possible. However, 'Grenze' is more general and often sounds more natural in everyday language, for example with personal rules, possibilities, or behavior. 'Restriktion' refers more to a formal restriction, often through rules, laws, or requirements. The word sounds more objective and is often used in the plural. Learners may confuse the words because both describe a limit. As a simple guide: a 'Grenze' can also be personal or figurative, while a 'Restriktion' is usually a concrete restriction from outside.
Wegen neuer Restriktionen dürfen weniger Besucher ins Gebäude.
Because of new restrictions, fewer visitors are allowed into the building.
Nach drei Überstunden setzt Lena eine klare Grenze und geht nach Hause.
After three hours of overtime, Lena sets a clear boundary and goes home.