German phrase
Gilt bei Posteinreichungen ~ oder ~?
Meaning
When submitting by mail, is it ___ or ___ that applies?
When to use it
It asks which option applies. It suits formal queries about procedures or deadlines.
Example dialogue
Gilt bei Posteinreichungendas Datum des Poststempelsoderdas Eingangsdatum?
When submitting by mail, is it the postmark date or the date of receipt that applies?
In der Regel gilt das Eingangsdatum, aber bei Fristfragen kann der Poststempel entscheidend sein.
Generally, the date of receipt applies, but the postmark can be decisive in matters concerning deadlines.