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limitation in German

limitation in German is Begrenzung, Begrenzen, Limitieren — limitation means a restriction on what something can do or how far it can go; a shortcoming.

limitation in German

Begrenzung
noun
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
Begrenzen
noun
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
Limitieren
noun
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
Limitierung
noun
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
Einschränkung
noun
An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
Limitierung
noun
An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
Einschränkung
noun
(law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.
Verjährungsfrist
noun
(law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

What does "limitation" mean?

  1. noun A restriction on what something can do or how far it can go; a shortcoming.
    "The software has some limitations when handling large files."
  2. noun Law: a fixed time period after which a legal claim can no longer be brought.
    "The statute of limitations on the offense had already expired."
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limitation in a sentence

  • The software has some limitations when handling large files.
  • The statute of limitations on the offense had already expired.

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What is "limitation" in German?

"limitation" in German is Begrenzung, Begrenzen, Limitieren. limitation means: A restriction on what something can do or how far it can go; a shortcoming.

How do you use "limitation" in a sentence?

Example: "The software has some limitations when handling large files." In German, "limitation" is Begrenzung, Begrenzen, Limitieren.

Are there other ways to say "limitation" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "limitation": Begrenzung, Begrenzen, Limitieren, Limitierung, Einschränkung, Verjährungsfrist.

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