English–German
“speed” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʃvɪndɪçkaɪ̯t/
Example
Der Wagen erreicht eine hohe Geschwindigkeit.
The car reaches a high speed.
How to say “speed” in German
“Speed” in German is Geschwindigkeit.
A runner covers more ground before the same stopwatch interval ends.
Example sentences with Geschwindigkeit
Auf dieser Straße ist die zulässige Geschwindigkeit 50 km/h.
On this road, the permitted speed is 50 km/h.
Tips for using Geschwindigkeit
- In technical German, Geschwindigkeit can correspond to both English speed and velocity, whereas Tempo more often refers to pace or rhythm in everyday contexts.
Other German words for “speed”
Die Schnelligkeit des Zuges ist beeindruckend.
The train's speed is impressive.