die Terminverschiebung
Translation
postponement of an appointment, rescheduling, date change
Examples
Wir bitten um Verständnis für die Terminverschiebung.
We ask for your understanding regarding the postponement of the appointment.
Eine Terminverschiebung war leider notwendig.
A rescheduling was unfortunately necessary.
Grammar Patterns
to ask for ((a postponement)) to request a change of date We have to ask for a postponement.
((a postponement)) is necessary A postponement is unfortunately necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Aufschub, die Verlegung; Antonym: die Terminbestätigung (confirmation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Termin' (appointment, date) and 'Verschiebung' (postponement), from the verb 'verschieben' (to shift, postpone).
Memory Tips
Visualize 'shifting' (verschieben) an appointment (Termin) on your calendar to a new date.