English–German
“speed limit” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʃvɪndɪçkaɪ̯tsbəˌʃʁɛŋkʊŋ/
Example
In der Stadt gelten oft strenge Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkungen.
Strict speed limits are often in effect in the city.
How to say “speed limit” in German
“Speed limit” in German is Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung.
A numbered traffic sign acts like a cap that prevents vehicles from going faster on a particular stretch of road.
Example sentences with Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung
Das Verkehrsschild zeigt eine Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung von 80 km/h an.
The traffic sign shows a speed limit of 80 km/h.
Tips for using Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung
- The shorter expression Tempolimit is common in everyday German, while Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung sounds more formal and administrative.