der Abfuhrtermin
Translation
collection date, pickup date
Examples
Wann ist der nächste Abfuhrtermin?
When is the next collection date?
Ich habe den Abfuhrtermin verpasst.
I missed the collection date.
Grammar Patterns
the collection date ((for sth.)) der Abfuhrtermin für et4 The collection date for general waste is tomorrow.
to miss the collection date den Abfuhrtermin verpassen I hope I don't miss the collection date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Sammeltermin (collection date)
Etymology
A compound of 'Abfuhr' (removal, collection) and 'Termin' (date, appointment). 'Abfuhr' itself comes from 'ab-' (away) + 'fahren' (to drive).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Termin' (appointment) for the garbage truck to 'drive away' ('abfahren') with the trash.