die Verjährungsfristen
Translation
statutes of limitation, limitation periods
Examples
Die Verjährungsfristen sind abgelaufen.
The statutes of limitation have expired.
Man muss die gesetzlichen Verjährungsfristen beachten.
One must observe the statutory limitation periods.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. nom.)) expire (sth. expires) The statutes of limitation will expire soon.
((sth. acc.)) observe (to observe sth.) One must observe the statutes of limitation.
Similar Words
die Ausschlussfrist (preclusion period)
Etymology
From 'Ver-' (a prefix indicating something has passed or finished), 'jähren' (related to 'Jahr', year), '-ung' (a suffix creating a noun), and 'Frist' (period/deadline).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ver-' (over) + 'jähr' (year) + 'Frist' (period). It's a period that runs 'over the years' until it expires.