NOUN
Tempo/ˈtɛmpo/speed; pace; tempo
Tempo is a German noun that means speed, pace, or tempo. It is pronounced /ˈtɛmpo/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.speed or rate at which something happens or moves(general)
a.speed (of movement, change, etc.)
Das Auto fuhr mit hohem Tempo über die Landstraße.—The car drove at high speed along the country road.
2.rate of speed in music(music)
a.musical tempo
Das Stück wird im schnellen Tempo gespielt.—The piece is played at a fast tempo.
3.pace, intensity or swiftness, especially in sports(sports, colloquial)
a.pace of play, level of intensity
Die Mannschaft erhöhte das Tempo in der zweiten Halbzeit.—The team increased the pace in the second half.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Tempo | — |
| Genitive | des Tempos | — |
| Dative | dem Tempo | — |
| Accusative | das Tempo | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tempo" mean in English?
- "Tempo" means speed, pace, or tempo. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tempo"?
- "Tempo" is pronounced /ˈtɛmpo/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tempo" der, die, or das?
- "Tempo" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Tempo"?
- "Tempo" is a noun in German.
