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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.
restriction / qualification
Einschränkung and Restriktion both refer to a limitation of possibilities. Einschränkung is suitable in general and in everyday language. Restriktion sounds more formal or technical and is often used when rules or defined limits in a particular area are being described.
Der technische Bericht nennt mehrere Restriktionen beim Zugang zum Gebäude.
The technical report lists several restrictions on access to the building.
Wegen der Bauarbeiten gibt es eine Einschränkung beim Zugang zum Gebäude.
Because of the construction work, access to the building is restricted.
