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streng — strict, stern, severe in German

adjectiveA2
Pronunciation

/ʃtrɛŋ/

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Level

A2

Frequency

79/100

Source Rank

#1,221

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Example Sentences

Ich bin sehr streng.

I'm very strict.

Wir müssen ihn streng bestrafen.

We must punish him severely.

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