streng

/ʃtʁɛŋ/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

strikt is more about rigid rule-following; streng is more about strictness broadly, like a strict parent.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

Close — strict, severe relates to rigorous.

French

French sévère and German streng both directly mean strict, severe.

1 What does streng mean?

2 Fill the gap: Ihr Vater war sehr ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches streng?

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Last updated 2026-09-17