expiration date
das Ablaufdatum, die Ablaufdaten
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expiration date
The date on which something expires or after which a product should no longer be used.
Prüfen Sie vor der Einnahme des Medikaments das Ablaufdatum auf der Verpackung.
Before taking the medication, check the expiration date on the packaging.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ablaufdaten |
| genitive | des Ablaufdatums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Ablaufdatum | die Ablaufdaten |
| accusative | das Ablaufdatum | die Ablaufdaten |
| dative | dem Ablaufdatum | den Ablaufdaten |
| genitive | des Ablaufdatums | der Ablaufdaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Ablaufdatum' is made up of 'Ablauf' (expiration) and 'Datum' (date). It therefore refers to a date on which something expires or its validity ends.
Das Ablaufdatum steht auf der Rückseite der Packung.
The expiration date is on the back of the package.
The verbs 'prüfen' (to check), 'beachten' (to observe), 'kontrollieren' (to check), and 'überschreiten' (to exceed) are particularly often used with 'Ablaufdatum'. The phrase 'das Ablaufdatum eines Produkts' (a product's expiration date) is also very common.
Bitte prüfen Sie das Ablaufdatum der Lebensmittel regelmäßig.
Please check the expiration date of the food regularly.
The expiration date is typically found on packaging, medications, identification documents, or other documents with limited validity. It is often specified with a preposition such as 'auf' (on) or with a genitive attribute.
Auf dem Ausweis ist das Ablaufdatum deutlich zu erkennen.
The expiration date is clearly visible on the ID card.
