English–German
“quota” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔntɪˈgɛnt/
Example
Das Kontingent an Tickets ist begrenzt.
The ticket quota is limited.
How to say “quota” in German
“Quota” in German is Kontingent.
A marked share set aside from a larger supply for a particular purpose.
Example sentences with Kontingent
Das Kontingent pro Land wurde gerecht verteilt.
The quota for each country was distributed fairly.
Tips for using Kontingent
- Unlike English contingent, German Kontingent normally means an allotted amount, although it can also denote a designated group such as a troop contingent.