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time slot
A fixed period of time in a schedule or calendar that is reserved for a specific activity. It is also called a time window.
Wir haben für das Meeting am Nachmittag noch einen freien Slot um 15 Uhr.
We still have a free slot for the meeting in the afternoon at 3 p.m.
'Slot' is an English loanword (Anglicism) that has become established in German. It is used especially often in the modern workplace (project management, scheduling) and in technical contexts.
Für die Präsentation am Freitag ist nur noch ein Slot frei.
There is only one slot left for the presentation on Friday.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Slot' from context. If it is about appointments or schedules, it means a period of time. In connection with computers or devices, it means a slot or port. In connection with gambling or casinos, it refers to slot machines.
Ich brauche noch einen Slot für mein Interview morgen.
I still need a slot for my interview tomorrow.
When referring to a period of time, 'Slot' is often combined with verbs like 'buchen' (to book), 'reservieren' (to reserve), 'finden' (to find), or 'haben' (to have).
Können Sie für mich einen Slot für den Workshop reservieren?
Can you reserve a slot for the workshop for me?
In technical contexts, 'Slot' is often used with the preposition 'in' and verbs like 'stecken' (to insert/plug in) or 'einsetzen' (to insert). The purpose of the slot is also often named, e.g. 'der SIM-Karten-Slot' (SIM card slot) or 'der USB-Slot' (USB slot).
Die Grafikkarte wird in den obersten Slot auf dem Mainboard gesteckt.
The graphics card is inserted into the top slot on the motherboard.
appointment / deadline
'der Termin' and 'der Slot' can both mean a reserved time in a calendar. 'Termin' is the normal German word for an appointment or a planned meeting. 'Slot' more often means a time window in a schedule, for example for a presentation, a call, or a booking. 'Slot' sounds more modern and is often used in work, technology, or organization. The words can be confused because both appear in a calendar. If you are talking about a specific appointment, 'Termin' is more natural. If you mean a free or reserved section in a schedule, 'Slot' fits better.
Für die kurze Präsentation hat Milan einen Slot um 14 Uhr bekommen.
Milan got a slot at 2 p.m. for the short presentation.
Wegen des Arztbesuchs ist mein Termin am Nachmittag.
Because of the doctor's visit, my appointment is in the afternoon.