Tempolimit

speed limit

noun TEM-po-li-mit Rare

Origin: from Italian/Latin tempo + English limit

Usage Note

Tempolimit is the everyday term for a speed restriction; the legal equivalent is Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung. Germany's sections of motorway without a permanent Tempolimit are internationally famous, though about 30% of the Autobahn now has permanent limits.

Examples

"Auf dieser Strecke gilt ein Tempolimit von 80 km/h."

Natural Translation

A speed limit of 80 km/h applies on this stretch.

Literal Translation

On this stretch applies a speed-limit of 80 km/h.

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