Strenge

See also: strenge and -strenge

German

Etymology

From Middle High German strenge, from Old High German strengī. By surface analysis, streng (“strict”) +‎ -e (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁɛŋə/
  • Audio (Germany):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛŋə
  • Homophone: Stränge

Noun

Strenge f (genitive Strenge, no plural)

  1. strictness, severity

Declension

Declension of Strenge [sg-only, feminine]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Strenge
genitive einer der Strenge
dative einer der Strenge
accusative eine die Strenge

Further reading

  • “Strenge” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Strenge” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Strenge” in Duden online
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