Deadline
Die Deadline für das Projekt ist in zwei Wochen.
The deadline for the project is in two weeks.
The latest time or date by which something must be completed.
Wir müssen die Unterlagen bis zur Deadline einreichen.
We must submit the documents by the deadline.
Die Deadline für die Bewerbung wurde verlängert.
The application deadline has been extended.
Commonly used in project management, academia, and professional settings.
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Pro Tip
Avoid overusing 'Deadline'
While 'Deadline' is understood, native speakers often prefer German alternatives like 'Frist' or 'Termin' in formal writing. Use 'Deadline' primarily in international or English-dominated contexts.
Gold Rule
Use 'Deadline' for fixed time limits
Always use 'Deadline' when referring to a strict, non-negotiable time limit, especially in project management or legal contexts.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'deadline' (1860s, originally a line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners could be shot), later generalized to mean a time limit for completion.
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in German business and academic contexts, often without translation. It is a direct loanword and does not require adaptation.