Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das tempo

Translation (Übersetzung) speed, tempo
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈtɛmpo]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
neuter noun music driving pace
Tempo is a neuter noun (das) borrowed from Italian. It's commonly used in both literal (speed) and figurative (pace) contexts, as well as in music. The plural is 'Tempi' or 'Tempos'.

tempo - German Nouns - tempo Meaning - tempo Translation - tempo Nouns Examples

tempo is a German Nouns

Learn tempo meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. tempo is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

tempo Examples (Beispiele) in English

tempo examples with English translations. See how to use tempo in sentences. tempo example sentences in English below.

Das Auto fährt mit hohem Tempo.
The car is driving at high speed.
Driving
Er gibt das Tempo beim Laufen an.
He sets the pace while running.
Sports
Das Tempo der Musik ist schnell.
The tempo of the music is fast.
Music

tempo Word Family - tempo Related Words - tempo Family Members

tempo Word Family (Wortfamilie)

tempo word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn tempo family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore tempo related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related word (verwandtes Wort)
tempieren
Meaning: to temper, to moderate
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er tempierte seine Worte.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Tempolimit
Meaning: speed limit
Example: Das Tempolimit auf Autobahnen ist oft 130 km/h.
Noun

tempo Usage - tempo Collocations - tempo Idioms - tempo Synonyms - tempo Antonyms

tempo Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use tempo in context. Discover tempo collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master tempo usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

tempo Collocations (Kollokationen)

tempo collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn tempo word combinations and how to use tempo with other words naturally.

mit hohem Tempo
at high speed
High frequency
das Tempo angeben
to set the pace
High frequency
Tempo machen
to hurry up, to speed up
High frequency
Tempo rausnehmen
to slow down
Medium frequency
ein gemächliches Tempo
a leisurely pace
Medium frequency
Tempo 30
speed limit 30
High frequency
im gleichen Tempo
at the same pace
Medium frequency
Tempo verlieren
to lose momentum
Medium frequency

tempo Idioms (Redewendungen)

tempo idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing tempo with meanings and explanations. Master tempo expressions used in everyday German.

Tempo, Tempo!
Hurry up!
An expression urging someone to speed up or hurry.
Das Tempo bestimmen
to call the shots
To be in control of the pace or progress of something.
Im Tempo bleiben
to keep up the pace
To maintain the current speed or rate of progress.
Tempo ist Trumpf
Speed is of the essence
Emphasizes that quick action is important.

tempo Synonyms (Synonyme)

tempo synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for tempo and expand your German vocabulary. Learn tempo similar words and their usage.

Geschwindigkeit
Meaning: speed
High similarity
Schnelligkeit
Meaning: quickness
Medium similarity
Rhythmus
Meaning: rhythm
Low similarity
Puls
Meaning: pulse
Low similarity

tempo Antonyms (Antonyme)

tempo antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to tempo. Discover tempo opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Langsamkeit
Meaning: slowness
Ruhe
Meaning: calm, stillness
Stagnation
Meaning: stagnation

tempo Semantically Related Words - tempo Contextually Related Words - tempo Thematically Related Words

tempo Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

tempo semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to tempo. Explore tempo related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn tempo contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Geschwindigkeit Rhythmus Puls Beschleunigung Verlangsamung

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