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Bewerbungsfrist
🎯 What exactly is a 'Bewerbungsfrist'?
The German word Bewerbungsfrist is a feminine noun that refers to the final point in time or the period by which an application (e.g., for a job, university place, scholarship) must be submitted. It's a set deadline.
The word is composed of:
Since the second part of the compound noun ('Frist') is feminine ('die Frist'), the entire word 'Bewerbungsfrist' is also feminine: die Bewerbungsfrist.
⚠️ There are no other articles for this word; it is always feminine.
🧐 Grammar Deep Dive: 'Die Bewerbungsfrist'
'Bewerbungsfrist' is a feminine noun. Here are the declension tables (showing how the noun changes depending on its grammatical case):
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (Subject) | die | Bewerbungsfrist |
| Genitive (Possessive) | der | Bewerbungsfrist |
| Dative (Indirect Object) | der | Bewerbungsfrist |
| Accusative (Direct Object) | die | Bewerbungsfrist |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Bewerbungsfristen |
| Genitive | der | Bewerbungsfristen |
| Dative | den | Bewerbungsfristen |
| Accusative | die | Bewerbungsfristen |
Example Sentences
- Die Bewerbungsfrist für das Masterstudium endet am 15. Juli.
(The application deadline for the master's program ends on July 15th.) - Hast du die Einhaltung der Bewerbungsfrist überprüft?
(Have you checked compliance with the application deadline?) - Mit der Bewerbungsfrist im Nacken schrieb er schnell seine Unterlagen fertig.
(With the application deadline looming, he quickly finished his documents.) - Bitte beachten Sie die Bewerbungsfrist auf unserer Webseite.
(Please note the application deadline on our website.) - Es gibt unterschiedliche Bewerbungsfristen für die verschiedenen Studiengänge.
(There are different application deadlines for the various courses of study.)
🗓️ When and How to Use 'Bewerbungsfrist'
The term 'Bewerbungsfrist' is crucial in the context of all kinds of application processes:
- Jobs & Vacancies: Companies set deadlines by which applications are accepted.
- Studies & University: Universities have fixed application deadlines for degree programs (e.g., for the winter or summer semester).
- Scholarships & Funding Programs: Clear deadlines apply here as well.
- Calls for Proposals & Competitions: Deadlines for submitting proposals or entries.
Typical verbs and phrases related to 'Bewerbungsfrist':
- die Bewerbungsfrist einhalten (to meet the deadline)
- die Bewerbungsfrist verpassen / versäumen (to miss the deadline)
- die Bewerbungsfrist läuft ab am... (the deadline expires on...)
- die Bewerbungsfrist verlängern (to extend the deadline)
- innerhalb der Bewerbungsfrist (within the application period)
- nach Ablauf der Bewerbungsfrist (after the deadline has passed)
🚨 Important: Missing the 'Bewerbungsfrist' usually means the application will no longer be considered. Punctuality is key here!
🧠 Memory Aids for 'Bewerbungsfrist'
Remembering the Article: Think of 'die Frist' (the deadline/period). The word 'Frist' is feminine. Since 'Bewerbungsfrist' ends in '-frist', it takes the same article: die Bewerbungsfrist.
Remembering the Meaning: Imagine you want to apply ('bewerben' -> 'Bewerbung') for your dream job. But watch out, time is running out! There's a ticking clock – a deadline ('Frist'). Together, they form the deadline for your application: die Bewerbungsfrist.
🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
- der Anmeldeschluss: Very similar, often used for courses, exams, or events (registration deadline).
- die Einreichungsfrist: Emphasizes the submission of documents, often for academic papers or competitions (submission deadline).
- der Stichtag: A general term for a key date or cut-off date, can also be an application deadline.
- die Deadline: English loanword, often used synonymously.
Antonyms (Opposites)
There isn't a direct antonym for 'Bewerbungsfrist'. However, one could mention contrasting concepts:
- unbefristet: ('unlimited', 'permanent') - Usually refers to contracts without a time limit, not application periods.
- laufende Bewerbung möglich: ('rolling applications possible') - Describes situations without a fixed deadline, where you can apply anytime.
⚠️ Similar, but different words
- die Kündigungsfrist: The notice period that must be observed when terminating a contract (e.g., employment contract, rental agreement).
- die Widerspruchsfrist: The period within which one can file an objection against an official notice or decision (objection period).
😂 A Little Deadline Joke
Warum nehmen Skelette nie an Bewerbungsverfahren teil?
Sie haben einfach nicht den Mumm, die Bewerbungsfrist einzuhalten! 😉
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Why do skeletons never take part in application processes?
They just don't have the guts (or 'Mumm' in German, which also means courage) to meet the application deadline! 😉
📜 Poem about the 'Bewerbungsfrist'
Der Kalender an der Wand,
zeigt's mit roter Schrift bekannt.
Die Uhr tickt laut, die Zeit verrinnt,
wer zu spät kommt, nicht gewinnt.
Papiere stapeln, Zeugnis klar,
Motivation, wunderbar.
Doch achte stets, das ist der Clou,
auf die Bewerbungsfrist – schlag zu!
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The calendar on the wall,
Shows it clearly, known to all.
The clock ticks loudly, time does fly,
Who comes too late won't reach the sky.
Stack papers, make certificates neat,
Motivation, oh so sweet.
But always watch, this is the key,
The application deadline – apply quickly!
❓ Little Riddle
Ich bin ein Datum, rot markiert,
wer mich verpasst, hat oft verliert.
Für Job und Studium wichtig sehr,
komm nicht zu spät, sonst ist's schwer.
Was bin ich?
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I am a date, marked in red,
Who misses me, has lost instead.
For job and studies, crucial quite,
Don't be too late, with all your might.
What am I? (Solution: die Bewerbungsfrist / the application deadline)
🧩 Word Components and More
Word Composition
'Bewerbungsfrist' is a compound noun (Kompositum):
- Die Bewerbung: Derived from the verb 'bewerben' (to apply). Refers to the act of applying or the application documents.
- Die Frist: A period or an end point in time set for an action (deadline, period).
The compound word thus describes a specific type of deadline – one that applies to applications.
Cultural Note
In Germany, adherence to deadlines ('Fristen') is highly valued, especially in bureaucratic and professional contexts. Meeting the 'Bewerbungsfrist' signals reliability and organization.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Bewerbungsfrist?
The German word Bewerbungsfrist is always feminine. The correct article is die. So you say: die Bewerbungsfrist (singular) and die Bewerbungsfristen (plural).