befristete
Translation
temporary, fixed-term, limited-term
Examples
Die befristete Stelle wurde nicht verlängert.
The temporary position was not extended.
Grammar Patterns
auf+4 befristet sein to be limited to (a period of time) The contract is limited to one year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: temporary, limited; Antonyms: permanent, unlimited (unbefristet)
Etymology
From be- + Frist (deadline, period). Literally 'provided with a time limit'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the root 'Frist', which means 'deadline'. 'Befristet' means something has a deadline or end date.