begrenzte

Begrenzte is a German term that translates to "limited" in English. In standard German, it functions primarily as an adjective derived from the verb begrenzen, meaning to place a limit or boundary. It appears in ordinary phrases such as begrenzte Zeit (limited time) and begrenzte Ressourcen (limited resources). In running text the adjective is typically written lowercase, for example, eine begrenzte Auflage.

The form Begrenzte can also appear in branding, product labeling, or titles where capitalization creates a noun-like impression. In such uses, the word may serve as part of a label or marketing phrase rather than a strict grammatical form, for instance in "Begrenzte Auflage" on a product or in a campaign name. In legal and business language, the concept of limitation is often expressed with phrases like begrenzte Haftung (limited liability) or begrenztes Spektrum (limited scope).

Etymology and grammar: Begrenzte derives from begrenzen, with the suffix -te historically forming participial or adjectival forms. In modern standard German, the corresponding predicate form is begrenzt, while begrenzte is encountered as an attributive adjective or, in some contexts, as part of fixed expressions or branding.

Examples of use: begrenzte Zeit for a countdown, begrenzte Ressourcen in planning discussions, begrenzte Haftung in commercial contexts. The term is common in German-language texts across law, economics, project management, and marketing.

See also: Begrenzen, Begrenzung, Limited (English), Limited liability.