A word borrowed from English that means 'begrenzt' (limited) or 'beschränkt' (restricted). It is often used in marketing for products that are available only in a small quantity or for a short time.
example
Diese Turnschuhe sind eine „limited Edition“ und waren sofort ausverkauft.
These sneakers are a 'limited edition' and sold out immediately.
Usage tips
Register and origin
'Limited' is an English loanword that is used almost exclusively in advertising and marketing language. It is meant to signal exclusivity and a special opportunity.
EXAMPLE
Die Uhr gibt es nur in einer limitierten Auflage von 100 Stück.
The watch is available only in a limited run of 100 pieces.
Grammar: no declension
As an English loanword, 'limited' is often not declined like a German adjective. For example, you say 'eine limited Edition' (a limited edition), not 'eine limitede Edition'.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mir die neue, limited Kollektion des Designers angesehen.
I took a look at the designer's new limited collection.
Typical collocation
By far the most common combination is the fixed expression 'limited Edition' (limited edition). It refers to a product that is produced only in a limited quantity.
EXAMPLE
Sammler suchen oft nach Produkten, die als „limited Edition“ verkauft werden.
Collectors often look for products that are sold as a 'limited edition'.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
limited vs exklusiv
exclusive
'exklusiv' and 'limited' are both often used in advertising and make a product seem special. 'exklusiv' can mean that something is accessible only to selected people or is especially luxurious. 'limited' mainly means that something is available only in a small quantity or for a short time. The words can be confused because both sound like something special. In practice: if it is about a limited number of items or short availability, 'limited' fits. If it is about luxury or access for a selected group, 'exklusiv' is more likely to fit.
limited
Im Laden habe ich eine limited Edition der neuen Turnschuhe gesehen.
In the store, I saw a limited edition of the new sneakers.
exklusiv
Am Wochenende gibt es im Restaurant ein exklusives Menü für die Stammgäste.
On the weekend, the restaurant has an exclusive menu for regular guests.