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Restricted in quantity, number, or scope and therefore available only to a limited extent. Often used for products in special editions.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind streng limitiert, man muss schnell sein.
The tickets for the concert are strictly limited, so you have to be quick.
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Restricted in abilities, opportunities, or talent. Often used in the context of sports or performance.
Obwohl er sehr schnell ist, gilt der Stürmer technisch als eher limitierter Spieler.
Although he is very fast, the striker is considered a rather technically limited player.
The word 'limitiert' (limited) is the past participle of the verb 'limitieren' (to limit) and is used as an adjective. This pattern, in which a participle functions as an adjective, is very common in German (e.g. 'interessiert' (interested), 'motiviert' (motivated)).
Das Angebot ist zeitlich limitiert und gilt nur diese Woche.
The offer is limited in time and is valid only this week.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If 'limitiert' (limited) refers to a thing (product, ticket, offer), it is about a limited quantity. If it refers to a person or their abilities, it means restricted talent or skill.
Die erste Auflage des Buches war limitiert und ist heute ein Sammlerstück.
The first edition of the book was limited and is now a collector's item.
In marketing and sales, 'limitiert' (limited) is often used. Typical combinations are 'limitierte Auflage' (limited edition), 'streng limitiert' (strictly limited), or 'auf eine bestimmte Stückzahl limitiert' (limited to a specific number of units).
Diese Sonderedition der Uhr ist auf 100 Stück limitiert.
This special edition of the watch is limited to 100 pieces.
In the context of sports or performance, 'limitiert' (limited) is often used to describe a person's abilities. It is a common formulation in game analyses and reviews.
Der Sänger hat eine schöne Stimme, ist aber in seinem Ausdruck etwas limitiert.
The singer has a beautiful voice but is somewhat limited in his expression.
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Begrenzt and limitiert can both refer to a small available quantity. Begrenzt is the neutral, general description of a quantity limit. Limitiert is especially suitable for products whose production run has deliberately been set at a specific number of units.
Für die Sonderedition ist die Zahl der verfügbaren Flaschen auf tausend limitiert.
For the special edition, the number of bottles available is limited to one thousand.
Wegen knapper Vorräte ist die Zahl der verfügbaren Flaschen begrenzt.
Because supplies are scarce, the number of bottles available is limited.
