der Termin
Translation
appointment, date, deadline, schedule
Examples
Ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt.
I have an appointment with the doctor.
Der Termin für die Abgabe ist morgen.
The deadline for the submission is tomorrow.
Können wir einen Termin vereinbaren?
Can we arrange an appointment?
Grammar Patterns
to have an appointment einen Termin haben I have an appointment today.
to make an appointment ((with sb.)) einen Termin ((bei j-m)) vereinbaren I need to make an appointment with the dentist.
to cancel an appointment einen Termin absagen Unfortunately, I have to cancel the appointment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verabredung, Frist, Datum
Etymology
From Latin 'terminus' (boundary, end). This connection is visible in English 'terminal' or 'terminate'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'terminate' – a deadline is when something terminates. An appointment is a fixed point in time.