Restriction in different languages

Restriction in Different Languages

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Restriction


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Afrikaans
beperking
Albanian
kufizim
Amharic
መገደብ
Arabic
تقييد
Armenian
սահմանափակում
Assamese
নিষেধাজ্ঞা
Aymara
jark’atäña
Azerbaijani
məhdudiyyət
Bambara
dantigɛli
Basque
murrizketa
Belarusian
абмежаванне
Bengali
সীমাবদ্ধতা
Bhojpuri
प्रतिबंध लगावल गइल बा
Bosnian
ograničenje
Bulgarian
ограничение
Catalan
restricció
Cebuano
pagdili
Chinese (Simplified)
限制
Chinese (Traditional)
限制
Corsican
restrizzione
Croatian
ograničenje
Czech
omezení
Danish
begrænsning
Dhivehi
ހަނިކުރުން
Dogri
प्रतिबंध लगाना
Dutch
beperking
English
restriction
Esperanto
limigo
Estonian
piirang
Ewe
mɔxexeɖedɔa nu
Filipino (Tagalog)
paghihigpit
Finnish
rajoitus
French
restriction
Frisian
beheining
Galician
restrición
Georgian
შეზღუდვა
German
beschränkung
Greek
περιορισμός
Guarani
restricción rehegua
Gujarati
પ્રતિબંધ
Haitian Creole
restriksyon
Hausa
ƙuntatawa
Hawaiian
kaupalena
Hebrew
הַגבָּלָה
Hindi
बंधन
Hmong
kev txwv
Hungarian
korlátozás
Icelandic
takmarkanir
Igbo
mgbochi
Ilocano
restriksion
Indonesian
larangan
Irish
srian
Italian
restrizione
Japanese
制限
Javanese
watesan
Kannada
ನಿರ್ಬಂಧ
Kazakh
шектеу
Khmer
ការដាក់កម្រិត
Kinyarwanda
kubuzwa
Konkani
निर्बंध घालप
Korean
제한
Krio
ristrikshɔn
Kurdish
tengkirinî
Kurdish (Sorani)
سنووردارکردن
Kyrgyz
чектөө
Lao
ຂໍ້ ຈຳ ກັດ
Latin
restrictiones praestituere
Latvian
ierobežojums
Lingala
epekiseli
Lithuanian
apribojimas
Luganda
okuziyiza
Luxembourgish
restriktioun
Macedonian
ограничување
Maithili
प्रतिबंध
Malagasy
fameperana
Malay
sekatan
Malayalam
നിയന്ത്രണവുമായി
Maltese
restrizzjoni
Maori
rāhuitanga
Marathi
निर्बंध
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯑꯊꯤꯡꯕꯥ ꯊꯝꯕꯥ꯫
Mizo
khapna a awm
Mongolian
хязгаарлалт
Myanmar (Burmese)
ကန့်သတ်
Nepali
प्रतिबन्ध
Norwegian
begrensning
Nyanja (Chichewa)
chiletso
Odia (Oriya)
ପ୍ରତିବନ୍ଧକ |
Oromo
daangessuu
Pashto
محدودیت
Persian
محدودیت
Polish
ograniczenie
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
restrição
Punjabi
ਪਾਬੰਦੀ
Quechua
hark’ay
Romanian
restricţie
Russian
ограничение
Samoan
tapulaʻa
Sanskrit
प्रतिबन्धः
Scots Gaelic
cuingealachadh
Sepedi
thibelo
Serbian
ограничење
Sesotho
thibelo
Shona
kurambidzwa
Sindhi
پابندي
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
සීමා කිරීම
Slovak
obmedzenie
Slovenian
omejitev
Somali
xakamaynta
Spanish
restricción
Sundanese
pangwatesan
Swahili
kizuizi
Swedish
restriktion
Tagalog (Filipino)
paghihigpit
Tajik
маҳдудият
Tamil
கட்டுப்பாடு
Tatar
чикләү
Telugu
పరిమితి
Thai
ข้อ จำกัด
Tigrinya
ገደብ ምግባር
Tsonga
ku siveriwa
Turkish
kısıtlama
Turkmen
çäklendirme
Twi (Akan)
anohyeto a wɔde ma
Ukrainian
обмеження
Urdu
پابندی
Uyghur
چەكلىمە
Uzbek
cheklash
Vietnamese
sự hạn chế
Welsh
cyfyngiad
Xhosa
isithintelo
Yiddish
באַגרענעצונג
Yoruba
ihamọ
Zulu
ukuvinjelwa

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansThe word 'beperking' shares its etymology with the Dutch word 'beperking' and carries the same meaning.
AlbanianThe word "kufizim" in Albanian originates from the Arabic word "qafz", meaning "to jump", and also refers to a type of short tunic or robe.
AmharicIn Amharic, መገደብ (restriction) also means "belt" or "sash"
ArabicThe Arabic word "تقييد" can also refer to tying animals' legs or limiting someone's freedom.
AzerbaijaniThe word "məhdudiyyət" is derived from the Arabic word "ḥadd", meaning "limit," and the Persian suffix "-iyat", indicating "state or condition."
BasqueThe Basque word "murrizketa" also means "limitation" and "reduction".
BelarusianThe prefix in the word "абмежаванне" means "not". Therefore, it has an alternate meaning of "non-limitation" as well.
BengaliThe word "সীমাবদ্ধতা" (restriction) originates from the Sanskrit word "सीम" (limit, boundary), implying a defined area or range within which something is confined.
BosnianThe verb 'ograniciti' means 'to limit' whilst the noun 'ograničenost' means 'narrow-mindedness'.
BulgarianThe word "ограничение" also means "limitation" and "boundary" in Bulgarian.
CatalanThe term "restricció" is derived from the Latin word "restrictio", which means "a binding" or "a contraction".
Cebuano"Pagdili" originally meant "not touching or being touched".
Chinese (Simplified)限制 (xiànzhì): "to limit" or "to delineate", originally meant "border" or "perimeter".
Chinese (Traditional)"限制" is a Chinese word that is often translated as 'restriction' in English.
CorsicanThe Corsican word "restrizzione" is derived from the Italian word "restrizione" and also means "reserve".
CroatianThe word 'ograničenje' is also used in Serbian, Bosnian and Montenegrin, and comes from the Slavic root 'graniti' meaning 'to confine'.
CzechThe word "omezení" in Czech can also refer to a limitation, a handicap, or a constraint.
Danish"Begrænsning" contains the root word "grænse," which means "border" or "boundary."
DutchFrom 'perken': 'enclose', with 'be-' as an intensifier
EsperantoThe root of "limigo" is "lim", meaning "border" or "limit".
Estonian"Piirang" shares a common origin with "piir" (border), reflecting the concept of setting boundaries or limits.
FinnishThe term "rajoitus" is derived from the word "raja" meaning "border" or "limit".
FrenchThe French word "restriction" can also mean "reservation" or "limitation".
Frisian"Beheining" is a West Frisian word that originated from the Old Frisian word "behegna," meaning "to limit, to restrict."
GalicianIn Galician, the word "restrición" can also mean "constipation" or "constraint".
GeorgianThe word "შეზღუდვა" is derived from the Persian word "sakhti", which means "difficulty".
German"Beschränken" is also used to indicate the limitation of a space or the demarcation of an area.
GreekThe word "περιορισμός" can also describe a limitation or a confinement.
GujaratiThe word "પ્રતિબંધ" is derived from the Sanskrit word "pratibandha", which means "obstruction" or "impediment".
Haitian CreoleRestriksyon ('restriction') derives from the French word 'restriction', and also means 'constraint' or 'limitation'.
Hausaƙuntatawa (restriction) comes from the verb ƙuntata (to restrict, narrow, reduce, abridge, restrain, check, hinder).
HawaiianAn alternate English translation of `kaupalena` besides "restriction" is "prohibition."
HebrewThe Hebrew word "הַגבָּלָה" comes from the root "גב" (גבב), meaning "to border" or "to surround".
HindiThe Sanskrit word "bandhana" means "bond" or "tie" and is related to the English word "bondage."
HmongThe term "kev txwv" can also mean "prohibition" or "interdiction."
Hungarian"Kork" word in korlátozás means "fence" or "barrier".
IcelandicTakmarkanir derives from "mark" (border) and "kani" (limitation), but its meaning has expanded to include any restriction or limitation, not just geographical.
IgboThe word "mgbochi" in Igbo can also refer to "taboo" or "something forbidden".
IndonesianThe word "larangan" also refers to a forbidden forest area in traditional Javanese mythology.
IrishThe word "srian" comes from the Old Irish word "sreang," meaning "string" or "cord."
ItalianIn Italian, the term "restrizione" has its roots in the Latin "stringere" and shares a relation to "strictus" ("tight", "narrow"), referring to the notion of "narrowing" or "constraining" something.
JapaneseBesides its primary meaning, 'restriction', 制限 (seigen) can also mean 'limit' or 'quota'.
JavaneseThe word "watesan" also means "to prohibit" or "to forbid" in Javanese.
KannadaThe word "ನಿರ್ಬಂಧ" in Kannada is derived from the Sanskrit root "nibandh" meaning "to compose" and can also refer to "a treatise" or "a written document".
KazakhThe Kazakh word "шектеу" can also refer to an obstacle or blockage that prevents something from progressing.}
Korean제한 (jaehan) originates from the Chinese restriction meaning to control or limit someone's actions.
KurdishThis word may also mean "a small room or a small shop"
Kyrgyz"Чектоо" in Kyrgyz can also mean "ban" or "limitation".
LatinPraestituere also means "to predetermine, to fix beforehand, to determine beforehand, to fix, to establish, to constitute, to appoint, to design, to destine, to intend, to prescribe, to ordain, to decree, to enact, to lay down, to settle, to arrange, to dispose, to order, to regulate, to appoint, to determine, to resolve, to define, to limit, to bound, to confine."
LatvianThe word "ierobežojums" comes from the Latvian word "robeža", meaning "border" or "boundary". It can also refer to a limitation or constraint on something.
LithuanianThe Lithuanian word "apribojimas" also means "confine" or "limitation".
LuxembourgishThe Luxembourgish word "Restriktioun" derives from the French word "restriction" and the Latin word "restrictio", both meaning "restriction".
MalagasyThe word "fameperana" likely derives from the combination of two words - "fametra" (to set down) and "perana" (a way or track). Together, they imply the creation of some kind of marker along a path or boundary.
Malay"Sekatan" originates from the root word "sekat," which can mean either "partition" or "barrier."
MalayalamThe word 'restriction' can also refer to a rule or regulation that limits or prohibits certain actions.
MalteseMaltese word "restrizzjoni" derives from the Italian "restrizione" meaning "restriction, limitation"}
MaoriRāhui denotes a temporary sacred closure of land or water which is imposed on a person, a place or a resource.
MarathiThe term निर्बंध (nirbandh) also refers to imprisonment and bondage in various contexts
Mongolian"Хязгаарлалт" is the Mongolian noun for "limitation," but when used as an adjective it means "limited" or "restricted."
Myanmar (Burmese)The word "ကန့်သတ်" (restriction) derives from the Sanskrit word "kantha" meaning "neck" or "throat", implying a sense of tightness or constriction.
NepaliThe Nepali word " प्रतिबन्ध" is derived from the Sanskrit root "bandha", which means "to bind or fasten."
NorwegianIn Norwegian, the word "begrensning" also means "deficiency" or "limitation".
Nyanja (Chichewa)The word "chiletso" in Nyanja (Chichewa) is also used to refer to a specific type of traditional dance.
PashtoIn Persian, "محدودیت" also means limitation or constraint.
PersianIn addition to its core meaning of "restriction," "محدودیت" can also figuratively refer to "limitations," "barriers," or "constraints."
PolishThe Polish word "ograniczenie" also means "disability" or "handicap."
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)In Portuguese, the word "restrição" also means "constipation".
PunjabiThe Punjabi word "ਪਾਬੰਦੀ" originates from the Sanskrit root "bandh" meaning "to bind or restrain".
RomanianThe Romanian word "restricţie" ultimately derives from the Latin word "strictus", meaning "tight" or "narrow".
RussianThe word "ограничение" comes from the root word "грань", meaning "boundary" or "edge", suggesting a limitation or constraint.
SamoanTapula'a can also refer to an arrangement of stones placed at the entrance of a sacred area or a chiefly grave.
Scots GaelicThe word 'cuingealachadh' in Scots Gaelic has the same etymology as the Irish word 'coingeall,' meaning covenant or contract.
Serbian"Ограничење" comes from the same root as "granica" (border), signifying a line that cannot be crossed.
SesothoThibelo (restriction) is derived from the root -thibola, which means "to prevent or obstruct". It can also refer to a prohibition or a ban.
ShonaThe word 'kurambidzwa' in Shona can also refer to the practice of restricting certain activities or movements within a society.
SindhiThe Sindhi word "پابندي" (restriction) can also refer to a ritual, vow, or commitment, and is related to the Sanskrit word "प्रतिबन्ध" (obligation).
SlovakThe word "obmedzenie" in Slovak can also mean a limitation or a constraint.
Slovenian"Omejevanje" can be used instead of "omejitev" in Slovenian.
Somali"Xakamaynta" in Somali is derived from the Arabic word "hakama" meaning "to make a decision" or "to judge".
Spanish"Restricción" derives from Latin "restringere", meaning 'to close' or 'to tighten', and also shares a root with "estrangular" ('to strangle') and "estrecho" ('narrow').
SundaneseIn Sundanese, "pangwatesan" can also refer to "a condition or requirement that must be met."
SwahiliThe word "kizuizi" is related to the Swahili verb "kuzuia" (to prevent), and can also refers to a roadblock or border control.
SwedishThe word "restriktion" can also refer to a limitation imposed by a rule, law, or authority.
Tagalog (Filipino)Paghihigpit, a noun in Tagalog, originated from the root word "higpit," meaning "tightness" or "firmness."
TajikThe word
TamilIn the context of yoga, "கட்டுப்பாடு" also means "binding" and is used to refer to a set of ethical principles that yogis follow.
ThaiThe word "ข้อ จำกัด" in Thai can also mean "boundary" or "limitation".
TurkishTurkish "kısıtlama" comes from Persian "qısd almak" (to cut short). Also used in the context of banning and prohibiting.
UkrainianThe word “обмеження” in Ukrainian is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *obьmežьje, meaning “boundary” or “limit”.
UrduUrdu "پابندی" comes from the Persian "پای بست" (bond of feet), originally referring to fetters or shackles that restrained someone's legs.
UzbekThe word "cheklash" also means "to prohibit" in Uzbek.
Vietnamese"Hạn chế" means both "limitation" and "restraint" in Vietnamese.
WelshCyfyngiad, meaning 'restriction', has Old Irish origins as 'cuimge', meaning 'narrow place' or 'strait'.
Xhosa"Isithintelo" literally means "that which holds back".
Yiddish"באַגרענעצונג" is borrowed from Middle High German "begranitzen" meaning "to delimit".
YorubaThe word "ihamọ" in Yoruba also refers to a type of traditional fabric worn by women.
ZuluThe Zulu word "ukuvinjelwa" also means "to be hindered".
EnglishThe word restriction derives from Latin

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