inskränks

Inskränks is the present passive form of the Swedish verb inskränka, meaning to restrict, limit, or confine. It is used to describe something that is being restricted by rules, conditions, or authorities. The active present tense form is inskränker (he/she/it restricts).

Usage and examples: In Swedish, the passive voice formed with the -s ending is common for many verbs, including inskränka. Examples include: “Yttrandefriheten inskränks i flera länder” (Freedom of expression is restricted in several countries) and “Läget i hamnen inskränks av nya säkerhetsregler” (The situation in the harbor is restricted by new safety rules). Inskränks appears in formal contexts such as policy documents, journalism, and academic writing.

Related forms and notes: The noun inskränkning means a restriction or limitation. The related adjective inskränkt means restricted or limited. Other verb forms include the infinitive inskränka; the past tense inskränkte; and the past participle inskränkt. The term is primarily used in Swedish; when translating into English, it is usually rendered as “is restricted,” “is confined,” or “is curtailed.”

Context: Inskränks reflects a general concept of imposing limits within legal, regulatory, or social frameworks. While recognizable to Swedish speakers, the term is not commonly used in English-language texts except as a direct translation of Swedish sentences. See also inskränkning and inskränka for related vocabulary.