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Strenge — meaning in English

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English meaning

austerity noun Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.

Senses

Strenge is used for these senses in English:

austerity Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
sternness (uncountable) The state or quality of being stern.

austerity — full definition

noun Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
noun A government policy of cutting spending or raising taxes to reduce a deficit.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Austerität Einschränkung Genügsamkeit Härte Ernst Gestrengigkeit Strengheit