Abflugtermin
Der Abflugtermin unseres Fluges ist am 15. Mai.
The departure date of our flight is May 15th.
The scheduled date and time for a departure, especially for flights.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Abflugtermin bis spätestens Freitag.
Please confirm the departure date by Friday at the latest.
Der Abflugtermin wurde aufgrund von Wetterbedingungen verschoben.
The departure date was postponed due to weather conditions.
Commonly used in travel contexts, especially for flights, but can apply to any mode of transport.
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Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'Abflugzeit'
'Abflugtermin' refers to the date, while 'Abflugzeit' refers to the specific time of day. Use 'Abflugdatum' if you want to emphasize the date explicitly.
Gold Rule
Use in formal contexts
Prefer 'Abflugtermin' in written communications like emails, contracts, or travel itineraries. In casual speech, 'Abflugdatum' or 'Abflugzeit' may be more natural.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Abflug' (departure, from 'abfliegen' - to depart) and 'Termin' (date, appointment, from Latin 'terminus'). First attested in the 20th century in aviation contexts.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as travel plans, logistics, or scheduling. In spoken German, 'Abflugdatum' is also common.