Eingangsdatum

/ˈaɪ̯nɡaŋsˌdaːtʊm/
date of receipt

Bitte geben Sie das Eingangsdatum des Dokuments an.

Please enter the date of receipt of the document.


Business
formal

The date on which something is officially received or registered.

Das Eingangsdatum des Antrags wurde auf den 15. März 2024 festgelegt.

The receipt date of the application has been set for March 15, 2024.

Das Eingangsdatum ist für die Bearbeitung des Falls entscheidend.

The date of receipt is crucial for processing the case.

Commonly used in official correspondence, legal documents, and administrative processes.

Business
neutral

The date when a letter, email, or package arrives at a destination.

Das Eingangsdatum der E-Mail war der 10. April.

The date of receipt of the email was April 10.

Often used in tracking systems for mail or digital communications.

Collocations

Eingangsdatum erfassento record the date of receiptEingangsdatum bestätigento confirm the date of receiptEingangsdatum prüfento verify the date of receipt

Pro Tip

Distinguish from similar terms

Do not confuse 'Eingangsdatum' with 'Datum des Eingangs' (date of entry) or 'Eingangstermin' (appointment for delivery). 'Eingangsdatum' specifically refers to the date something is received.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. informal use

In formal contexts (e.g., legal, administrative), 'Eingangsdatum' is preferred. In casual conversation, 'Empfangsdatum' or 'Datum des Eingangs' may be used interchangeably.

Word Origin

Compound of 'Eingang' (entry, reception) and 'Datum' (date), first attested in the 19th century in administrative contexts.

Usage Notes

Used in both written and spoken German, particularly in formal or professional settings. The term emphasizes the act of receiving something rather than its creation or sending.

Word Breakdown

Eingang
entry, reception
noun
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Datum
date
noun
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