die Verjährungsfristen
Translation
limitation periods, statutes of limitation
Examples
Die Verjährungsfristen sind abgelaufen.
The limitation periods have expired.
Man muss die gesetzlichen Verjährungsfristen beachten.
One must observe the statutory limitation periods.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. nom.)) expire (sth. expires) The limitation periods will expire soon.
((sth. acc.)) observe (to observe sth.) One must observe the limitation periods.
Similar Words
die Ausschlussfrist (preclusion period)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ver-' (prefix indicating passing), 'jähren' (from 'Jahr', year), '-ung' (nominalisation), and 'Frist' (period). Literally 'a period of years having passed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ver-' like 'for-' (as in forgo) and 'Jahr' as 'year'. It's a period after which your claim is 'forgone' because too many years have passed.