Tempo

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See also: tempo and tempó

English

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Etymology 1

Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporary.

Noun

Tempo (plural Tempos or Tempoes)

  1. (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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Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Proper noun

Tempo

  1. A female given name.

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporaire.

Noun

Tempo m (plural Tempos)

  1. (Quebec, automotive) Tempo: A type of temporary car shelter

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɛmpo/,
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  • Hyphenation: Tem‧po

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Italian tempo.

Noun

Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempi or Tempos)

  1. tempo, pace (rate, speed)
    Synonym: Geschwindigkeit
Declension
Declension of Tempo
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Tempo die Tempi, Tempos
genitive eines des Tempos der Tempi, Tempos
dative einem dem Tempo den Tempi, Tempos
accusative ein das Tempo die Tempi, Tempos
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Etymology 2

From Tempo, the trademarked name of a specific brand. Compare English kleenex.

Noun

Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempos)

  1. tissue (paper handkerchief)
    Synonyms: Taschentuch, Papiertaschentuch
Declension
Declension of Tempo
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Tempo die Tempos
genitive eines des Tempos der Tempos
dative einem dem Tempo den Tempos
accusative ein das Tempo die Tempos

Further reading

  • “Tempo” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Tempo” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Tempo” in Duden online
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