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speed
A colloquial term borrowed from English for the drug amphetamine, which has an energizing and stimulating effect.
Er stand unter dem Einfluss von Speed und konnte die ganze Nacht nicht schlafen.
He was under the influence of speed and couldn't sleep all night.
speed
Colloquial for velocity or pace. Used mainly in youth language or in certain scenes, such as gaming or motorsports.
Wow, der neue Prozessor hat echt mehr Speed als der alte.
Wow, the new processor really has more speed than the old one.
'Speed' is a loanword from English and is used in German mainly colloquially or in certain scenes, such as youth language or gaming.
Die Jungs reden nur noch über Autos und wie viel Speed sie haben.
The guys only talk about cars now and how much speed they have.
The context tells you whether the drug or speed in the sense of velocity is meant. If it is about drug use, parties, or crime, it means the drug. If it is about technology, cars, or games, it means velocity or performance.
Die Polizei fand bei der Kontrolle eine kleine Menge Speed.
The police found a small amount of speed during the check.
In connection with the drug, certain verbs are typical. Common phrases are 'Speed nehmen' (to take/use speed) or 'auf Speed sein' (to be on speed, under the influence of the drug).
Er hat zugegeben, regelmäßig Speed zu nehmen.
He admitted to regularly taking speed.
speed / tissue / tempo
Both words can refer to the speed of a race or game. „Tempo“ is the general and neutral term, while „Speed“ is colloquial and used especially in certain scenes such as gaming or motorsports. „Tempo“ fits a factual text, while „Speed“ may sound more natural in casual scene-specific language.
Der Fahrer erhöht auf der letzten Runde die Speed.
The driver increases his speed on the final lap.
Der Fahrer erhöht auf der letzten Runde das Tempo.
The driver increases his speed on the final lap.
