beschränken

beschränken

To limit or restrict.

The verb 'beschränken' is used to express the act of limiting or restricting one's actions or resources.

Ich beschränke meine Ausgaben, um Geld zu sparen.

I limit my expenses to save money.

Here, 'beschränken' denotes restriction imposed by rules or systems, affecting freedom.

Die neuen Vorschriften beschränken die Möglichkeiten zur freien Entfaltung.

The new regulations restrict the possibilities for free development.

In this example, 'beschränken' implies an enforced narrowing focus or choice due to external conditions.

Er musste sich auf das Wesentliche beschränken, da die Zeit knapp war.

He had to limit himself to the essentials due to limited time.