Schranke Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schranke" is used as noun with the meaning of "barrier", "gate" or "boom barrier".

Essential properties of "Schranke"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schranke
  • Plural: die Schranken

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A barrier or gate that controls access on a path or road"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schranke am Bahnübergang war geschlossen.The barrier at the level crossing was closed.
  2. Er musste an der Schranke warten, bis sie sich öffnete.He had to wait at the barrier until it opened.
  3. Die Schranke verhinderte den Zugang zum Parkplatz.The barrier prevented access to the parking lot.

2.) "An abstract limit or restriction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schranken der Vernunft sind oft schwer zu erkennen.The limits of reason are often hard to recognize.
  2. Er stellte sich selbst keine Schranken bei der Arbeit.He set no limits for himself at work.
  3. Die Schranken der Gesellschaft beeinflussen unser Verhalten.The boundaries of society influence our behavior.
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