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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.
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.
scarce / just under / close
'knapp' and 'limitiert' can both mean that there is not much of something. 'knapp' usually describes a practical situation: there is little available, perhaps too little for what is needed. 'limitiert' means that the quantity or scope is deliberately limited, for example with products, tickets, or offers. 'knapp' sounds more general and also fits time, money, or food. 'limitiert' sounds more precise when it is about a fixed limit or a special edition.
Die neuen Kopfhörer sind nur in einer limitierten Farbe erhältlich.
The new headphones are available only in a limited color.
Nach dem langen Wochenende ist das Brot zu Hause knapp.
After the long weekend, bread is scarce at home.