Tempo
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporary.
Noun[edit]
Tempo (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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Etymology 2[edit]
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Proper noun[edit]
Tempo
- A female given name.
French[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Genericization of the trademark Tempo. From the name of a popular manufacturer of such structures. Clipping of temporaire.
Noun[edit]
Tempo m (plural Tempos)
- (Quebec, automotive) Tempo: A type of temporary car shelter
Hypernyms[edit]
- abri temporaire pour automobile
German[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Noun[edit]
Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempi or Tempos)
- tempo, pace (rate, speed)
- Synonym: Geschwindigkeit
Declension[edit]
Declension of Tempo [neuter, strong]
Derived terms[edit]
- Höllentempo
- Schneckentempo (“snail's pace”)
- Schritttempo (“walking pace”)
- Tempolimit (“speed limit”)
Etymology 2[edit]
From Tempo, the trademarked name of a specific brand. Compare English kleenex.
Noun[edit]
Tempo n (strong, genitive Tempos, plural Tempos)
- tissue (paper handkerchief)
- Synonyms: Taschentuch, Papiertaschentuch
Declension[edit]
Declension of Tempo [neuter, strong]
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