expiration date
das Verfallsdatum, die Verfallsdaten
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expiration date
The date stated on a product by which it should be used or consumed. After this date, it may lose quality or no longer be safe for consumption or use.
Bitte prüfe das Verfallsdatum der Medikamente, bevor du sie einnimmst.
Please check the expiration date of the medication before taking it.
expiration date
The point in time after which something loses its validity, significance, or effect; usually used figuratively.
Dieser Witz hat sein Verfallsdatum längst überschritten.
This joke passed its expiration date a long time ago.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verfallsdaten |
| genitive | des Verfallsdatums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Verfallsdatum | die Verfallsdaten |
| accusative | das Verfallsdatum | die Verfallsdaten |
| dative | dem Verfallsdatum | den Verfallsdaten |
| genitive | des Verfallsdatums | der Verfallsdaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Verfallsdatum' (expiration date) is made up of 'Verfall' (decay/expiry), the linking element 's', and 'Datum' (date). It therefore refers to a date marking decay or the end of validity.
Auf der Verpackung ist das Verfallsdatum deutlich aufgedruckt.
The expiration date is clearly printed on the packaging.
For products, 'Verfallsdatum' (expiration date) is often used with verbs such as 'prüfen' (to check), 'beachten' (to observe), and 'überschreiten' (to pass/exceed). The phrase 'nach dem Verfallsdatum' (after the expiration date) is also common in notices and warnings.
Das Verfallsdatum der Augentropfen ist bereits überschritten.
The expiration date of the eye drops has already passed.
In its figurative meaning, 'Verfallsdatum' (expiration date) often appears with 'haben' (to have): Something can have a short or long expiration date. This means that its effect, validity, or significance lasts for only a limited time.
Diese Werbestrategie hat ein kurzes Verfallsdatum.
This advertising strategy has a short expiration date.
The figurative use is especially common in journalistic and political texts. In these contexts, the expiration date often refers to ideas, promises, trends, or political decisions.
Das Verfallsdatum des politischen Versprechens war nach wenigen Monaten erreicht.
The political promise reached its expiration date after just a few months.
