This is the 1115th most frequent German word.
streng
Strict.
Adjective describing someone's behavior toward rules or standards.
Die Lehrerin ist sehr streng, wenn es um die Pünktlichkeit geht.
The teacher is very strict when it comes to punctuality.
Adverb describing the manner of adhering to a plan or rules.
Unser Plan muss streng eingehalten werden, um erfolgreich zu sein.
Our plan must be strictly adhered to in order to be successful.
Adjective describing the nature or characteristics of the rules.