Tempo
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology 1
editGenericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporary.
Noun
editTempo (plural Tempos or Tempoes)
- (Quebec, automotive) A type of car shelter, a temporary kit-built prefabricated steel-framed high tunnel peaked hoop house with an impermeable translucent plastic fabric cover, and flap doors.
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editEtymology 2
edit(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Proper noun
editTempo
- A female given name.
French
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editGenericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporaire.
Noun
editTempo m (plural Tempos)
- (Quebec, automotive) Tempo: A type of temporary car shelter
Hypernyms
edit- abri temporaire pour automobile
German
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editNoun
editTempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempi or Tempos)
- tempo, pace (rate, speed)
- Synonym: Geschwindigkeit
Declension
editDeclension of Tempo [neuter, strong]
Derived terms
edit- Höllentempo
- Schneckentempo (“snail's pace”)
- Schritttempo (“walking pace”)
- Tempolimit (“speed limit”)
Etymology 2
editFrom Tempo, the trademarked name of a specific brand. Compare English kleenex.
Noun
editTempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempos)
- tissue (paper handkerchief)
- Synonyms: Taschentuch, Papiertaschentuch
Declension
editDeclension of Tempo [neuter, strong]
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