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Learn Dutch: streng - strict

Dutch
/Modal verbs (moeten, mogen)
/streng

streng

Word

streng

Meaning

strict

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

Course

Lesson

Modal verbs (moeten, mogen)

Usages of streng

Die regel is heel streng.

That rule is very strict.

Jouw vader is altijd erg streng.

Your father is always very strict.

De rechter die de fout ontdekt, is heel streng.

The judge who discovers the mistake is very strict.

De controle van de bagage is erg streng.

The luggage check is very strict.

Ik zorg ervoor dat de opvoeding niet te streng is.

I ensure that the upbringing is not too strict.

De dirigent is niet alleen streng, maar hij is ook erg talentvol.

The conductor is not only strict, but he is also very talented.

We hebben de strenge regelgeving gerespecteerd, hetgeen de baas waardeert.

We respected the strict regulation, which the boss appreciates.

Naar aanleiding van de uitbraak nam de overheid strenge maatregelen.

Following the outbreak, the government took strict measures.

De nieuwe oppas is weliswaar streng, maar hij is consequent.

The new babysitter is admittedly strict, but he is consistent.

Wij wijzen de inzending aan hen toe voor een strenge beoordeling.

We assign the submission to them for a strict review.

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