Breakdown of Die Vorgaben sind leider immer extrem strikt.
sein
to be
immer
always
leider
unfortunately
extrem
extremely
strikt
strict (rigorous, exact)
die Vorgabe
the specification
Questions & Answers about Die Vorgaben sind leider immer extrem strikt.
What exactly does Vorgaben mean here, and how does it differ from Regeln?
Die Vorgaben translates to specifications, guidelines, or parameters set in advance (from the verb vorgeben, meaning to dictate or specify). While Regeln are general rules, Vorgaben are usually specific targets or constraints given for a particular project, task, or design.
Why is the adverb leider placed before immer?
In German, adverbs expressing an attitude or evaluation (like leider, meaning unfortunately) generally come before adverbs of time (like immer, meaning always). The speaker is expressing their unfortunate feeling about the entire ongoing situation.
Could I use streng instead of strikt in this sentence?
Yes, streng is a very common synonym and works perfectly here. However, strikt often sounds a bit more formal or abstract, making it a great pairing with a professional word like Vorgaben, whereas streng is frequently used to describe people, like a strict boss or parent.
How would I add this lesson's focus, abgesehen von, to the beginning of this sentence to say 'Apart from the deadline...'?
You would say: Abgesehen von der Frist sind die Vorgaben leider immer extrem strikt. Remember that abgesehen von requires the dative case (changing die Frist to der Frist). Because that entire exclusionary phrase occupies the first position in the sentence, the verb sind must immediately follow it to stay in the second position.
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