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die Frist vergeht
/diː ˈfʁɪst ˈfɛɐ̯ˌɡeːt/
time is running out
Die Frist vergeht, und wir haben noch nicht alle Unterlagen eingereicht.
Time is running out, and we haven't submitted all the documents yet.
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
Related Phrases
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
nounvergeht
passes, elapses
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