deadline / time limit
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deadline
A fixed period of time by the end of which a certain task must be completed or an action must be carried out; a due date or deadline.
Die Frist für die Abgabe der Steuererklärung ist der 31. Juli.
The deadline for submitting the tax return is July 31.
extension / time limit
A granted period of time or postponement before something has to happen.
Der Richter gewährte dem Angeklagten eine letzte Frist, um Beweise vorzulegen.
The judge granted the defendant one final extension to present evidence.
The word 'Frist' (deadline/time limit) is used very often in formal, official, and legal contexts. You often find it in letters from authorities, in contracts, or at university.
Bitte beachten Sie die im Vertrag genannte Kündigungsfrist.
Please note the notice period stated in the contract.
'Frist' (deadline/time limit) is the basis for the important adjectives 'kurzfristig' (short-term) and 'langfristig' (long-term). These describe whether something applies or is planned for a short or long period of time.
Wir brauchen eine kurzfristige Lösung für das Problem.
We need a short-term solution to the problem.
Common verbs connected with 'Frist' (deadline) are 'eine Frist einhalten' (to meet a deadline), 'eine Frist setzen' (to set a deadline), and 'eine Frist verpassen' (to miss a deadline).
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um die Frist einzuhalten.
He worked hard to meet the deadline.
appointment / deadline
For a submission cutoff, both „Termin“ and „Frist“ can be used. „Der Termin“ tends to name the fixed end date, while „die Frist“ emphasizes the period leading up to that point or the period as a whole. Use Termin for the date and Frist for the time available.
Für die Bewerbung läuft eine Frist bis Freitag, den 15. März.
The application period runs until Friday, March 15.
Der Abgabetermin für die Bewerbung ist Freitag, der 15. März.
The application deadline is Friday, March 15.
