binnen
Translation
within (a period of time)
Examples
Die Rechnung ist binnen 14 Tagen zu bezahlen.
The invoice must be paid within 14 days.
Er muss binnen eines Monats antworten.
He must answer within a month.
Grammar Patterns
((+dat./+gen.)) within (a period of time) The work must be finished within a week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innerhalb; Antonyms: außerhalb
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'bi innen', meaning 'by inside'. It shares a root with the modern word 'innen' (inside).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'bin in'. Imagine saying 'I'm in the bin' of time, meaning you are within the specified period.