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German Phrase

Gibt's ein Limit pro Tag?

/ɡɪpt͡s aɪn ˈlɪmɪt pʁoː taːk/

Meaning"Is there a limit per day?"

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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether there is a daily restriction or cap on something – for example data usage, number of requests, or a service allowance. It’s a neutral, everyday question.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you need to clarify the maximum amount allowed in a 24‑hour period, such as with mobile data plans, free‑trial services, or game bonuses. It works both in casual conversation and in written inquiries (e‑mail, chat).

✦Grammar Breakdown

Gibt'seinLimitproTag?

1

Gibt's (Gibt es)

The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines "gibt" (3rd person singular of geben) and "es". In formal writing you would use "Gibt es".

2

Limit (noun)

"Limit" is a loanword from English, used in German especially in technical or commercial contexts. It behaves like a neuter noun: das Limit, ein Limit.

3

pro

"pro" is a preposition meaning "per" and is followed by the dative case; "Tag" stays in the nominative because it functions as a temporal adverbial.

🗨In Conversation

A

Gibt's ein Limit pro Tag?

Is there a limit per day?

Ja, das Limit beträgt 500 MB pro Tag.

Yes, the limit is 500 MB per day.

B

✕Common Mistakes

Gibt's ein Limit pro Tage?
"Tag" stays singular; "Tage" would be plural and does not fit the expression "pro" (per).
Gibt es ein Limit pro Tag?
This version is actually correct; the only mistake is using it in overly formal writing when the speaker wants a casual tone. The contraction "Gibt's" is preferred in spoken German.
Gibt's ein Limit pro Tages?
Adding the genitive "-es" after "Tag" is wrong because "pro" already governs the dative/accusative without a case ending.

↔Alternatives

Gibt es ein Tageslimit?
Is there a daily limit?
Gibt es eine Begrenzung pro Tag?
Is there a restriction per day?
Wie hoch ist das Limit pro Tag?
How high is the limit per day?

Cultural Tip

German frequently adopts English loanwords like "Limit" in business and tech contexts, but you can also use the native "Begrenzung" or "Höchstmenge" for a more formal tone. In written German, avoid the contraction "Gibt's" and write "Gibt es" instead.