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Endtermin
/ˈɛntˌtɛʁmiːn/
deadline
Der Endtermin für das Projekt ist der 15. Oktober.
The deadline for the project is October 15th.
Business
formal
The latest date or time by which something must be completed or submitted.
Wir müssen den Endtermin unbedingt einhalten.
We absolutely must meet the deadline.
Der Endtermin wurde aufgrund von Verzögerungen verschoben.
The deadline was postponed due to delays.
Commonly used in project management, contracts, and scheduling contexts.
Collocations
einen Endtermin einhaltento meet a deadlineden Endtermin verschiebento postpone the deadlineden Endtermin verpassento miss the deadline
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Deadline'
'Endtermin' is the German term for a deadline, but 'Deadline' is also widely used in German business contexts. Prefer 'Endtermin' in formal writing to maintain precision.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Endtermin' in professional or technical contexts. In casual conversation, 'Deadline' is more common.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Ende' (end) + 'Termin' (appointment/deadline), from Latin 'terminus' (boundary, limit). First attested in German in the early 20th century.
Usage Notes
While 'Deadline' is a direct loanword used in German, 'Endtermin' is preferred in formal and technical contexts, especially in project management and legal documents.
Word Breakdown
Ende
end
rootTermin
appointment/deadline
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