das Ablaufdatum
Translation
expiration date, expiry date
Examples
Prüfe das Ablaufdatum auf dem Joghurt.
Check the expiration date on the yogurt.
Das Ablaufdatum des Vertrags ist nächster Monat.
The contract's expiration date is next month.
Grammar Patterns
the expiration date of ((sth.)) das Ablaufdatum von+3 The expiration date of the milk is tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verfallsdatum, Haltbarkeitsdatum (best-before date)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ablauf' (expiration) and 'Datum' (date). 'Ablauf' itself is derived from 'ablaufen', meaning 'to run out'.
Memory Tips
Picture time 'running off' (Ablauf) the calendar until it hits a certain 'date' (Datum). This helps remember 'expiration date'.