Einschränken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschränken" is used as verb with the meaning of "limit", "restrict" or "reduce".

Essential properties of "einschränken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einschränken
  • Simple past: schränkte ein
  • Participle: eingeschränkt

See full conjugation of einschränken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einschränken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To limit or restrict something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben einschränken.We must limit our expenses.
  2. Der Arzt riet ihm, den Alkoholkonsum einschränken.The doctor advised him to reduce his alcohol consumption.
  3. Die neue Verordnung schränkt die Freiheiten der Bürger ein.The new regulation restricts the freedoms of citizens.

2.) "To reduce capabilities or possibilities"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Krankheit schränkt seine Bewegungsfähigkeit stark ein.The illness severely restricts his mobility.
  2. Durch den Unfall wurde seine Sehkraft eingeschränkt.His eyesight was impaired by the accident.
  3. Die neuen Regeln schränken unsere Möglichkeiten erheblich ein.The new rules significantly restrict our possibilities.
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