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cut-off date
A fixed, decisive point in time or date by which something must be completed or to which a rule or assessment refers.
Der Stichtag für die Einreichung der Unterlagen ist der 15. Juni.
The cut-off date for submitting the documents is June 15.
The word consists of 'Stich' (prick/stitch) and 'Tag' (day). The idea is that a certain day is marked on a calendar as if with a needle, or 'gestochen' (pricked), to define it as the decisive point in time.
Der 31. Dezember ist der Stichtag für viele Versicherungsverträge.
December 31 is the cut-off date for many insurance contracts.
In connection with a 'Stichtag' (cut-off date), the prepositions 'am' (on), 'zum' (as of/by), or 'bis zum' (by/until) are usually used. The choice depends on whether you mean the point in time itself or a deadline.
Am Stichtag werden alle Zählerstände abgelesen.
On the cut-off date, all meter readings are recorded.
Common verbs used with 'Stichtag' (cut-off date) are 'festlegen' (to set), 'einhalten' (to meet/observe), or 'versäumen' (to miss). The word also often appears with 'für' (for) and the occasion.
Wir müssen einen Stichtag für die Projekt-Deadline festlegen.
We need to set a cut-off date for the project deadline.
'Stichtag' (cut-off date) is a typical word from administrative and business language. It is often found in contracts, forms, and official notices.
Laut Gesetz ist der Stichtag für die Zählung der Bevölkerung der 15. Mai.
According to the law, the cut-off date for the population count is May 15.
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'das Datum' and 'der Stichtag' both name a specific point in time. But 'das Datum' is neutral: it only says which day is meant. 'der Stichtag' is a special date because something is decided on that day or something has to be completed by then. 'Stichtag' is often used for applications, deadlines, rules, or assessments. The words can be confused because a cut-off date is always also a date. But not every date is a cut-off date. If the day is simply a calendar date, 'Datum' fits. If the day is important for a deadline or decision, 'Stichtag' fits better.
Der Stichtag für die Anmeldung ist der 30. Juni.
The cut-off date for registration is June 30.
Bitte schreiben Sie das Datum oben rechts auf den Brief.
Please write the date in the top right corner of the letter.