unbefristet
Translation
unlimited, indefinite, permanent, open-ended
Examples
Er hat einen unbefristeten Arbeitsvertrag.
He has a permanent employment contract.
Das Angebot ist unbefristet gültig.
The offer is valid indefinitely.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is indefinite/unlimited. The offer is valid indefinitely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbegrenzt, endlos; Antonyms: befristet, begrenzt
Etymology
From un- (not) + befristet (limited in time). 'Befristet' comes from 'Frist' (deadline). Literally 'not limited by a deadline'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as in English. 'Frist' sounds a bit like 'first', as in a deadline is the 'first' day something is due. 'Unbefristet' means no such 'first' day or deadline exists.