die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung, -en
speed limit
The German word "Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung" is a compound noun made of:
- Geschwindigkeit: meaning "speed" or "velocity"
- Begrenzung: meaning "limitation" or "restriction"
Together, it means "speed limit" — the maximum allowed speed on a road or area.
Similar words include:
- Tempolimit (speed limit)
- Geschwindigkeitslimit (speed limit)
Difference:
All these terms generally mean the same. "Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung" is the formal, standard term; "Tempolimit" is more colloquial; "Geschwindigkeitslimit" is a direct loan translation from English and less commonly used in formal contexts.
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Examples
Die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße beträgt 50 km/h.noun
The speed limit on this road is 50 km/h.
Eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung erhöht die Sicherheit im Verkehr.noun
A speed limit increases safety in traffic.
In der Stadt liegt die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung bei 50 km/h.noun
In the city, the speed limit is 50 km/h.
In dieser Zone beträgt die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung 50.noun
In this zone, the speed limit is 50.
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