das Geburtsdatum
date of birth
The exact date (day, month, and year) on which a person was born.
EXAMPLE
Bitte tragen Sie Ihr vollständiges Geburtsdatum in das Formular ein.
Please enter your full date of birth on the form.
das Geburtsdatum
date of birth
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Geburt' (birth) and 'Datum' (date), connected by an 's'. It literally means the 'date of birth'.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Formular müssen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihr Geburtsdatum angeben.
On the form, you have to provide your name and date of birth.
Typical verbs
'Geburtsdatum' is often used with the verbs 'angeben' (to provide), 'eintragen' (to enter), or 'nennen' (to state/name), especially in official contexts such as on forms or when dealing with authorities.
EXAMPLE
Können Sie mir bitte Ihr Geburtsdatum nennen?
Could you please tell me your date of birth?
Official usage
This word belongs to formal and official language. You mainly find it on documents, in forms, and in contact with government offices or institutions.
EXAMPLE
Für die Anmeldung benötigen wir einen Nachweis über Ihr Geburtsdatum.
For registration, we need proof of your date of birth.
Compare with
Geburtsdatum vs Geburtstag
birthday
Both words can indicate when someone was born. „Geburtstag“ usually refers to the recurring day each year, while „Geburtsdatum“ refers to the complete date, including the day, month, and year. Use „Geburtstag“ in everyday personal contexts and „Geburtsdatum“ when giving an exact date.
Geburtsdatum
Bitte tragen Sie als Geburtsdatum den 12. Mai 1998 ein.
Please enter May 12, 1998 as your date of birth.
Geburtstag
Mein Geburtstag ist am 12. Mai.
My birthday is on May 12.
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