die Limo
soda / lemonade
Short form of Limonade; a carbonated, usually sweet soft drink without alcohol.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer trinke ich am liebsten eine kalte Limo mit Zitrone.
In summer, I like drinking a cold soda with lemon best.
die Limo
soda / lemonade
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Meanings
Usage tips
False friend
Be careful: the German word 'die Limo' means 'Limonade' (soda/lemonade) or 'Erfrischungsgetränk' (soft drink). It is a false friend of the English word 'limo', which refers to a 'Limousine' (a long, luxurious car).
EXAMPLE
Im Biergarten bestelle ich oft eine große Limo mit Eis.
At the beer garden, I often order a large soda with ice.
Word structure
'Limo' is a colloquial short form of 'Limonade' (soda/lemonade). Shortening long words is very common in German, especially in spoken language, e.g. 'Uni' instead of 'Universität' (university).
EXAMPLE
Soll ich aus dem Supermarkt noch eine Flasche Limo mitbringen?
Should I bring a bottle of soda from the supermarket?
Register
'Limo' is mainly used in colloquial speech. In more formal situations, for example on a restaurant menu, you will usually see the full term 'Limonade' (soda/lemonade).
EXAMPLE
Möchtest du auch eine Limo oder lieber Wasser?
Would you also like a soda, or would you prefer water?
Compare with
Limo vs Limonade
lemonade / soda
Limo and Limonade can refer to the same sweet, non-alcoholic soft drink. Limo is the colloquial shortened form and is especially suitable in casual conversations. Limonade is the neutral full form and is also suitable for written information.
Limo
Beim Treffen mit Freunden bestellt Mia eine Limo.
At the get-together with friends, Mia orders a soda.
Limonade
Auf der Getränkekarte bestellt Mia eine Limonade.
On the drinks menu, Mia orders a lemonade.
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