Meaning
A fast rate of speed or progression.
Cultural Background
The 'Autobahn-Mentalität' reflects a respect for high speed and efficiency, but it is balanced by strict labor laws that prevent 'hohes Tempo' from becoming 24/7 burnout culture. In Swiss business culture, 'ein hohes Tempo' is often associated with precision and reliability rather than just raw speed. Austrians might use the term 'Gemütlichkeit' as a direct contrast to 'ein hohes Tempo', often valuing a slower, more social pace of life. In German tech hubs like Berlin, 'ein hohes Tempo' is a badge of honor, often used in English-German hybrid sentences (Denglisch).
Use 'vorlegen'
If you want to sound like a native in a business meeting, say 'Wir müssen ein hohes Tempo vorlegen' instead of just 'schnell arbeiten'.
Neuter Noun
Always remember 'Tempo' is neuter. 'Ein hohes', 'Das hohe', 'Dem hohen'.
Meaning
A fast rate of speed or progression.
Use 'vorlegen'
If you want to sound like a native in a business meeting, say 'Wir müssen ein hohes Tempo vorlegen' instead of just 'schnell arbeiten'.
Neuter Noun
Always remember 'Tempo' is neuter. 'Ein hohes', 'Das hohe', 'Dem hohen'.
Autobahn Context
When talking about driving, 'ein hohes Tempo' is neutral, but 'rasen' (to race/speed) is negative.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct adjective ending for 'hoch'.
Das Team arbeitet mit ein___ hohen Tempo.
After 'mit' (dative) and 'ein', the masculine/neuter adjective ending is '-em'. Wait, actually 'mit einem hohen Tempo' is the standard. The blank is 'ein___', so it's 'einem'.
Which verb is most idiomatic with 'ein hohes Tempo'?
Die Firma ______ ein hohes Tempo bei der Entwicklung vor.
'Vorlegen' is the standard collocation for setting a pace.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Warum bist du so müde? B: In meiner neuen Firma herrscht ________.
'Ein hohes Tempo' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Wir müssen das hohe Tempo halten'?
It implies maintaining a fast rate of work.
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Visual Learning Aids
Speed vs. Pace
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDas Team arbeitet mit ein___ hohen Tempo.
After 'mit' (dative) and 'ein', the masculine/neuter adjective ending is '-em'. Wait, actually 'mit einem hohen Tempo' is the standard. The blank is 'ein___', so it's 'einem'.
Die Firma ______ ein hohes Tempo bei der Entwicklung vor.
'Vorlegen' is the standard collocation for setting a pace.
A: Warum bist du so müde? B: In meiner neuen Firma herrscht ________.
'Ein hohes Tempo' is the correct idiomatic expression.
When would you say 'Wir müssen das hohe Tempo halten'?
It implies maintaining a fast rate of work.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's understandable but sounds redundant to native speakers. Stick to 'ein hohes Tempo'.
Yes, {das|n} Tempo is always neuter in German.
You can say 'ein niedriges Tempo' or more idiomatically 'ein gemächliches Tempo' (a leisurely pace).
Absolutely! It's the original context. 'Das Stück hat ein hohes Tempo.'
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Because 'Tempo' is neuter and there is an indefinite article 'ein' (Strong declension).
Often, yes. A 'hohes Tempo' usually requires a lot of energy and can lead to stress.
You wouldn't say 'Du bist ein hohes Tempo'. You would say 'Du legst ein hohes Tempo vor'.
The brand was named after the word to imply you can use them quickly and move on!
Use 'das Tempo halten' or 'Schritt halten'.
Related Phrases
Gas geben
similarto accelerate / to work harder
Schritt halten
builds onto keep up
im Eiltempo
specialized format high speed / in a rush
das Erzähltempo
specialized formnarrative pace
