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Tempo

pace

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dasTempon
Meaning of Tempo

the speed at which something happens or is done

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German/ˈtɛmpo/
Russian transcription[tʲemp]
pace
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Tempo with Russian translation

Tempo usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Темп на уроке высокий.

Das Tempo im Unterricht ist hoch.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Она читает медленным темпом.

Sie liest mit langsamem Tempo.

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Tempo belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Tempoтемп
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Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

Tempo synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Tempo / Geschwindigkeit / Rhythmus / Schritt / Schrittmaß / Takt

G
🇩🇪German
Geschwindigkeit

General word for speed; it often refers to how fast something moves, works, or changes, rather than to rhythm.

B1Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Rhythmus

Means rhythm, a regular pattern or flow; it fits music, speech, work, or daily life.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schritt

Literally means a step; in a related sense it can refer to the pace of walking or movement, but not overall speed.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schrittmaß

A technical or somewhat old-fashioned word: the length of a step or step measure; it relates more to step size than to overall pace.

B1Rarely
T
🇩🇪German
Takt

Means beat or rhythm; it is often used in music and also for a regular pace of work or movement.

B1Very Often

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How to pronounce Tempo and what this word means

Tempo means pace. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Tempo

/ˈtɛmpo/

Tempo translation

pace

Tempo examples

Das Tempo im Unterricht ist hoch.

Tempo transcription

/ˈtɛmpo/

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Tempo meaning: what does it mean?

die Geschwindigkeit, mit der etwas geschieht oder gemacht wird

Tempo pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Tempo is pronounced as /ˈtɛmpo/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Tempo definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das Tempo im Unterricht ist hoch. Translation: Темп на уроке высокий.

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