der Abfuhrtermin
Translation
collection day, pickup date
Examples
Wann ist der nächste Abfuhrtermin?
When is the next collection day?
Ich habe den Abfuhrtermin verpasst.
I missed the collection day.
Grammar Patterns
the collection day ((for sth.)) der Abfuhrtermin für et4 The collection day for general waste is tomorrow.
to miss the collection day den Abfuhrtermin verpassen I hope I don't miss the collection day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Sammeltermin (collection date)
Etymology
A compound of 'Abfuhr' (removal, collection) and 'Termin' (date, appointment). 'Abfuhr' itself comes from 'ab-' (away) + 'fahren' (to drive).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Termin' (appointment) for the garbage truck to 'drive away' ('abfahren') with the trash.