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strict
A very rare, outdated, or dialectal variant of 'streng' (strict). It describes a person, rule, or approach that is very strict, consistent, and unyielding.
Der alte Lehrmeister war für seine stringe Art bekannt und duldete keine Fehler.
The old master craftsman was known for his strict manner and tolerated no mistakes.
Careful: the German adjective 'string' means 'streng' (strict) or 'strikt' (strict). It is a false friend of the English noun 'string,' which is 'Schnur' or 'Faden' in German.
Der Professor war für seine stringen Prüfungsfragen bekannt.
The professor was known for his strict exam questions.
This word is very rare and is considered outdated or dialectal. In modern standard German, it is practically no longer used, but it is occasionally found in older literature.
In dem Roman aus dem 19. Jahrhundert wurde die stringe Erziehung der Kinder beschrieben.
In the 19th-century novel, the strict upbringing of the children was described.
Like other adjectives, 'string' (strict) can stand before a noun and is then declined. It can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb.
Er hielt sich string an die Vorschriften.
He adhered strictly to the regulations.
hard
'hart' and 'string' can both describe a strict and unyielding manner. 'hart' is normal and understandable in contemporary German, especially with decisions, rules, or judgments. It can also sound ruthless. 'string', on the other hand, is very rare, outdated, or found only in certain dialects. In normal conversations, people would almost always say 'streng', 'strikt', or 'hart'. So the context is similar, but the usage is very different: 'hart' is suitable for everyday use, while 'string' sounds unusual and old-fashioned.
Die stringe Ordnung im alten Internat ließ den Schülern kaum Freiheit.
The strict discipline at the old boarding school left the students hardly any freedom.
Die Chefin traf eine harte Entscheidung, weil das Projekt zu teuer wurde.
The boss made a harsh decision because the project had become too expensive.