die Nachfrist
Translation
grace period, extension of a deadline, final deadline
Examples
Der Schuldner bat um eine Nachfrist.
The debtor asked for a grace period.
Die Nachfrist für die Abgabe endet heute.
The extension for the submission ends today.
Grammar Patterns
to set ((sb.)) a grace period ((j-m eine Nachfrist setzen)) The teacher set the student a grace period.
to grant a grace period ((eine Nachfrist gewähren)) The bank granted him a grace period.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufschub (deferral), Fristverlängerung (deadline extension)
Etymology
From `nach-` (after) and `Frist` (deadline). It literally means an 'after-deadline', referring to an extension.
Memory Tips
Think of a deadline (`Frist`) that has passed, and you get an extra period 'after' (`nach-`) it.