die Fälligkeit
Translation
due date, maturity, deadline
Examples
Die Fälligkeit der Rechnung ist am Monatsende.
The due date for the invoice is at the end of the month.
Das Darlehen hat eine Fälligkeit von zehn Jahren.
The loan has a maturity of ten years.
Grammar Patterns
die Fälligkeit ((von+3 / et2)) the due date of sth. The due date for the rent is the first of the month.
bei Fälligkeit at maturity The bond will be repaid at maturity.
Similar Words
die Frist (deadline), der Termin (date, appointment)
Etymology
Derived from 'fällig' (due), originating from 'fallen' (to fall). The idea is that a date 'falls' on a specific day. The '-keit' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Picture a due date 'falling' onto a specific spot on your calendar to remember 'Fälligkeit'.