German word

Limit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪmɪt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounlimit

Example

Das Limit ist überschritten.

The limit has been exceeded.

Illustration for Limit (limit)

More examples

Wir sollten ein Limit setzen.

We should set a limit.

Core concept

A red line on a gauge marks the point beyond which a reading or permitted action must not go.

Common phrases

  • ein Limit setzen

    set a limit

  • das Limit erreichen

    reach the limit

  • das Limit überschreiten

    exceed the limit

Similar words

Obergrenze: The highest level allowed by a rule or condition.
Höchstgrenze: The highest permitted numerical value or amount.
Maximum: The greatest value or amount that can be reached.

Definition in German

Der höchstmögliche erlaubte Wert oder das obere Maß, das in Vorschriften, Messungen oder Angeboten festgelegt ist.

Word origin

German Limit is borrowed from English limit, which ultimately goes back to Latin limes, meaning a boundary or frontier.

Usage tips

  • The phrase am Limit sein describes reaching the capacity of a person or system and does not by itself identify a legal restriction.

Other meanings

  • restrictionnoun
  • maximumnoun

Opposites

  • Unbegrenztheitboundlessnessnoun
  • Unendlichkeitinfinitynoun

Related words

  • limitierenlimitverb
  • Limitationlimitationnoun
  • limitiertlimitedadjective

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