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German NOUN C1 Rank 19197

die Antragstellung

application submission

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die Antragstellung

application submission

The formal process of submitting an application to an authority, office, or other institution.

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Die Frist für die Antragstellung auf BAföG endet am 31. Oktober.

The deadline for submitting an application for BAföG ends on October 31.

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Antragstellung vs Antrag

application / proposal

'der Antrag' and 'die Antragstellung' are closely related, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. The 'Antrag' is the form, the written document, or the request itself. 'Antragstellung' means the process in which you prepare the application and submit it to an office or institution. Learners may confuse the words because both appear in administrative contexts. If you are talking about the document or the content, 'Antrag' fits. If you are talking about the process, 'Antragstellung' fits.

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Antragstellung

Die Antragstellung ist online einfacher als direkt im Amt.

Submitting the application is easier online than directly at the office.

Antrag

Zum Termin bringt Maria den ausgefüllten Antrag mit.

Maria brings the completed application to the appointment.

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