das Limit
Translation
limit, cap, boundary
Examples
Wir haben unser Limit erreicht.
We have reached our limit.
Es gibt ein Limit für die Teilnehmerzahl.
There is a limit on the number of participants.
Er ging bis ans Limit.
He went to the limit.
Grammar Patterns
ein Limit ((für+4)) setzen to set a limit for sth. The company is setting a limit for expenses.
an sein Limit kommen/stoßen to reach one's limit After the marathon, I was at my limit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Grenze (border), die Beschränkung (restriction)
Etymology
From Latin 'limes' (boundary, limit). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'limit'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'limit', making it easy to remember. Just remember the article 'das'.