die Promillegrenze
Translation
blood alcohol limit, legal limit for alcohol
Examples
Die Promillegrenze für Autofahrer liegt bei 0,5.
The blood alcohol limit for drivers is 0.5.
Er hat die Promillegrenze überschritten.
He exceeded the blood alcohol limit.
Grammar Patterns
the blood alcohol limit ((is at)) the limit is at... Die Promillegrenze liegt bei 0,5.
to exceed ((the blood alcohol limit)) to go over the limit Er hat die Promillegrenze überschritten.
Similar Words
Alkoholgrenze (alcohol limit)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Promille' (per mille) and 'Grenze' (limit, border).
Memory Tips
Literally 'per mille limit'. It's the legal blood alcohol limit for driving. Easy to remember if you know both parts.