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Starttermin
/ˈʃtaʁtˌtɛʁmiːn/
start date
Der Starttermin für das Projekt ist der 15. März.
The start date for the project is March 15th.
Business
formal
The date on which something officially begins or starts.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Starttermin für die Lieferung.
Please confirm the start date for the delivery.
Der Starttermin des Kurses wurde auf den nächsten Monat verschoben.
The start date of the course has been postponed to next month.
Commonly used in contracts, project planning, and official schedules.
Collocations
Starttermin festlegento set the start dateStarttermin verschiebento postpone the start dateStarttermin einhaltento meet the start date
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 'Starttermin' with 'Startzeit' (start time). 'Starttermin' refers to the date, while 'Startzeit' refers to the specific time of day.
Gold Rule
Formal Writing
Always capitalize 'Starttermin' as it is a noun in German. In English translations, use lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Start' (from English 'start') and 'Termin' (from Latin 'terminus', meaning 'boundary' or 'end'). The term emerged in German business and administrative contexts in the late 20th century, influenced by English terminology.
Usage Notes
Used primarily in formal and professional contexts such as contracts, project management, and scheduling. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to official plans.
Word Breakdown
Start
start
rootTermin
date/appointment
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