Zeitlimit
Das Zeitlimit für die Bearbeitung der Aufgabe beträgt zwei Stunden.
The time limit for completing the task is two hours.
A maximum amount of time allowed for a task or activity.
Ohne ein Zeitlimit würde das Projekt nie fertig werden.
Without a time limit, the project would never be finished.
Das Zeitlimit für die Anmeldung zum Wettbewerb ist der 15. Mai.
The registration deadline for the competition is May 15th.
Common in technical, business, and everyday contexts to enforce efficiency or adherence to schedules.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Collocation Practice
Pair 'Zeitlimit' with verbs like 'setzen', 'einhalten', or 'überschreiten' to build natural-sounding sentences. Example: 'Wir haben ein Zeitlimit von 30 Minuten gesetzt.'
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'Zeitlimit' for any imposed time constraint, whether in work, exams, or digital activities (e.g., gaming timers). Avoid using it for abstract or non-time-bound limits.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Limit' (from Latin 'limes', meaning boundary or limit). The term emerged in German in the 20th century, influenced by English usage.
Usage Notes
Zeitlimit is often used interchangeably with 'Deadline' in German, though 'Deadline' is more common in business contexts. 'Frist' is slightly more formal and often used in legal or administrative settings.