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die Frist vergeht

/diː ˈfʁɪst ˈfɛɐ̯ˌɡeːt/
phrase★Intermediate— time is running out
formal

The deadline is approaching or expiring; time is running out.

Wenn die Frist vergeht, müssen wir mit Konsequenzen rechnen.

If the deadline passes, we'll have to face consequences.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in formal and professional contexts to emphasize urgency or the need to act before a deadline.

Collocations

die Frist läuft abthe deadline is expiringdie Frist verlängernto extend the deadline

Synonyms

die Zeit läuft abdie Deadline rückt näher

Antonyms

die Frist verlängerndie Zeit bleibt

Related Phrases

die Frist läuft abphrase
the deadline is expiring
die Zeit drängtphrase
time is pressing

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While 'die Frist vergeht' is formal, you might hear 'die Zeit läuft ab' in more casual conversations.

⚡Gold Rule

Deadline Context

Always use this phrase when referring to official or professional deadlines, not casual time limits.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the noun 'Frist' (deadline) and the verb 'vergehen' (to pass, elapse).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in legal, business, or academic contexts to indicate that a deadline is approaching or has passed.

Word Breakdown

die Frist
deadline
noun
+
vergeht
passes, elapses
verb
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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