strictness
die Strenge
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strictness
An attitude in which someone demands that rules and duties be followed precisely and shows little leniency.
Der Lehrer war für seine Strenge bekannt und duldete keine Verspätungen.
The teacher was known for his strictness and tolerated no lateness.
severity
A serious, harsh, or unfriendly expression in a person's appearance or demeanor.
Ein plötzliches Lächeln nahm ihrem Gesicht die Strenge.
A sudden smile softened the severity of her face.
rigor
Great precision and consistent adherence to certain rules or principles, especially in scientific thinking and work.
Die mathematische Strenge des Beweises überzeugte auch die kritischen Fachleute.
The mathematical rigor of the proof convinced even the critical experts.
severity
The particular harshness or intensity of something burdensome, especially cold or winter weather.
Wegen der Strenge des Winters blieb der See monatelang zugefroren.
Because of the severity of the winter, the lake remained frozen for months.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Strenge |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Strenge | – |
| accusative | die Strenge | – |
| dative | der Strenge | – |
| genitive | der Strenge | – |
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'Die Strenge' (strictness) is derived from 'streng' (strict) and refers to the quality or effect of something that is strict. The ending '-e' turns the adjective into a noun.
Die Strenge ihres Vaters hat sie als Kind stark geprägt.
Her father's strictness had a profound influence on her as a child.
When someone has a strict attitude, words such as 'Regeln' (rules), 'Disziplin' (discipline), or 'Erziehung' (upbringing) often appear together with 'Strenge' (strictness). Common expressions include 'mit Strenge vorgehen' (to proceed strictly) and 'Strenge walten lassen' (to be strict).
Die Direktorin ließ bei Verstößen gegen die Schulordnung große Strenge walten.
The principal was very strict when school rules were violated.
In this meaning, 'Strenge' (severity) often appears with words such as 'Gesicht' (face), 'Blick' (look), or 'Ausdruck' (expression). A smile or a relaxed posture can change the severity of a person's face.
Trotz der Strenge in seinem Blick wirkte er freundlich und aufmerksam.
Despite the severity in his gaze, he seemed friendly and attentive.
In scientific and mathematical texts, 'Strenge' (rigor) is especially often used with 'Beweis' (proof), 'Methode' (method), 'Argumentation' (argumentation), or 'Analyse' (analysis). The expression 'wissenschaftliche Strenge' (scientific rigor) refers to very careful reasoning and justification.
Für diese Untersuchung sind eine klare Methode und wissenschaftliche Strenge erforderlich.
This study requires a clear method and scientific rigor.
When referring to harsh weather, 'Strenge' (severity) is often used with 'Winter' (winter), 'Frost' (frost), or 'Kälte' (cold). The genitive in expressions such as 'die Strenge des Winters' (the severity of the winter) indicates the cause or type of hardship.
Die Strenge des Frostes beschädigte viele Leitungen im Dorf.
The severity of the frost damaged many pipes in the village.
