Abschlussdatum
The English phrase "graduation date" is translated into German as Abschlussdatum.
Abschlussdatum is a common and straightforward term used to refer to the date of graduation.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Abschluss, meaning completion or graduation and Datum, meaning date.
Which one should you use?
While Abschlussdatum refers to the date itself, Abschlussfeierdatum can be used to specifically mention the date of a graduation ceremony or celebration. You may also use the phrase Datum des Abschlusses to express the same concept in a more formal manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
Abschlussdatum is a neuter noun, so it takes the definite article das. The plural form of the word is Abschlussdaten.
Did you know?
- The word Abschluss is used for everything from finishing a degree to locking a door or concluding a business deal. This versatility makes the term much more common in daily life than 'graduation' is in English.
- Unlike the American tradition of wearing caps and gowns, German students traditionally celebrate their graduation date by wearing suits and dresses, as academic dress is largely reserved for PhDs.
- If you are looking for a graduation date on a formal German certificate, you might see the word Prüfungsdatum instead. This literally means 'exam date' and is often the legally significant date for when a qualification was officially attained.
Examples in context
- Mein Abschlussdatum ist der 15. Juli 2022My graduation date is July 15, 2022
- Das Abschlussfeierdatum ist der 15. Juli 2022The graduation ceremony date is July 15, 2022
- Das Abschlussdatum steht im Zeugnis.The graduation date is on the certificate.
- Bitte prüfen Sie das Abschlussdatum.Please check the graduation date.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are filling out job applications together.
- JulianLaura, weißt du dein Abschlussdatum noch?Laura, do you still know your graduation date?
- LauraIch glaube, es war der fünfzehnte Juli.I think it was July fifteenth.
- JulianDas Abschlussdatum muss exakt stimmen.The graduation date must be exact.
- LauraDann schaue ich lieber schnell nach.Then I'd better check quickly.
