die Fristen
Translation
deadlines, time limits, periods
Examples
Wir müssen die Fristen einhalten.
We have to meet the deadlines.
Es gibt gesetzliche Fristen für die Kündigung.
There are legal periods for termination.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((a deadline.acc)) to set (sb.) (a deadline) The professor sets the students a deadline.
((a deadline.acc)) to meet (a deadline) We absolutely have to meet this deadline.
((a deadline.acc)) to miss (a deadline) She missed the registration deadline.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Termin (appointment), Deadline, Stichtag (due date)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'vrist', which means a defined period of time.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to be 'first' to meet the 'Frist' (deadline). Don't be last!