die Haltbarkeitsdauer
Translation
shelf life, period of durability
Examples
Die Haltbarkeitsdauer steht auf der Verpackung.
The shelf life is on the packaging.
Grammar Patterns
die Haltbarkeitsdauer ((von+3)) the shelf life of (sth.) The shelf life of yogurt is short.
Similar Words
die Lebensdauer (lifespan), die Verfallszeit (expiration period)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Haltbarkeit' (durability/shelf life) + 's' (linking element) + 'Dauer' (duration). Literally 'durability-duration'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: 'Haltbarkeit' (durability) and 'Dauer' (duration). It's simply the duration of the durability.