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streng genommen

strictly speaking

adverb SHTRENG ge-NO-men Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

to be precise

Usage Note

Streng genommen signals that what follows is the technically or logically correct answer, even if common usage differs: Streng genommen ist das kein Satz ('Strictly speaking, that is not a sentence'). It introduces a precise qualification and is common in academic, legal, and analytical speech.

Examples

"Streng genommen müsste man hier eine Ausnahmeregelung beantragen."

Natural Translation

Strictly speaking, one would have to apply for an exemption here.

Literal Translation

Strictly taken would one here an exception rule apply for.

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