German Phrase
Das Gewichtslimit liegt bei 23 Kilo.
Meaning
The sentence states that the maximum allowed weight is twenty‑three kilograms. It is typically used when describing restrictions for luggage, cargo, or equipment.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to inform someone about a weight restriction, such as airline hand‑luggage limits, elevator capacity signs, or shipping guidelines.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasGewichtslimitliegtbei23Kilo.
Definite article (Das)
Das is the neuter nominative singular article, matching the gender of the noun Gewichtslimit.
Compound noun (Gewichtslimit)
Gewichtslimit is a neuter noun formed from Gewicht (weight) + Limit (limit) and follows regular noun declension.
Verb liegen (liegt)
Liegen is used to state a position or a value; in the third‑person singular present it becomes liegt.
Preposition bei + dative
Bei introduces the value of the limit and governs the dative case; here it is followed by the number phrase.
Number + unit (23 Kilo)
Numbers are not declined; Kilo is an indeclinable short form of Kilogramm, common in spoken German.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel darf ich im Handgepäck mitnehmen?
How much am I allowed to take in my hand luggage?
Das Gewichtslimit liegt bei 23 Kilo.
The weight limit is 23 kilograms.
✕Common Mistakes
Das Gewichtslimit ist bei 23 Kilo.
The verb liegen (liegt) is idiomatic for stating a limit; using ist sounds unnatural.
Das Gewichtslimit liegt bei 23 Kilos.
Units are not pluralised in German; Kilo stays unchanged.
Der Gewichtslimit liegt bei 23 Kilo.
Gewichtslimit is neuter, so the correct article is das, not der.
↔Alternatives
Das zulässige Gewicht beträgt 23 Kilo.
The permissible weight amounts to 23 kilograms.
Man darf maximal 23 Kilo wiegen.
One may weigh at most 23 kilograms.
Das Limit liegt bei 23 Kilogramm.
The limit is 23 kilograms.
Cultural Tip
In everyday German, Kilo is the colloquial short form of Kilogramm and is perfectly fine in spoken language. In formal writing or official documents you should use Kilogramm. The word Gewichtslimit is a loan‑translation from English and is widely accepted, but you may also hear zulässiges Gewicht in more formal contexts.