das Ablaufdatum
Translation
expiry date, expiration date
Examples
Prüfe das Ablaufdatum auf dem Joghurt.
Check the expiry date on the yoghurt.
Das Ablaufdatum des Vertrags ist nächster Monat.
The contract's expiration date is next month.
Grammar Patterns
the expiry date of ((sth.)) das Ablaufdatum von+3 The expiry date of the milk is tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verfallsdatum, Haltbarkeitsdatum (best-before date)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ablauf' (expiry, process) and 'Datum' (date). 'Ablauf' comes from the verb 'ablaufen' (to run out, to expire).
Memory Tips
Think of time 'running out' (Ablauf) on a specific 'date' (Datum). This directly translates to 'expiration date'.