German word

Stichtag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɪçˌtaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine noundeadline

Example

Der Stichtag für die Anmeldung ist der 1. Mai.

The registration deadline is May 1.

Illustration for Stichtag (deadline)

More examples

Der Stichtag der Bilanz bestimmt, welche Geschäftsvorfälle noch berücksichtigt werden.

The balance sheet date determines which business transactions are still taken into account.

Core concept

A single cutoff date used to decide when an obligation, application, or other process reaches its required endpoint.

Common phrases

  • Stichtag der Bilanz

    balance sheet date

  • Frist und Stichtag

    deadline and reference date

  • den Stichtag ansetzen

    set the reference date

Similar words

Frist: A fixed time limit for carrying out an action or submitting an application.
Abgabetermin: The designated day for handing in a report, form, or application.
Deadline: The firm closing date for finishing a task, project, or work assignment.

Definition in German

Konkreter Termin, an dem eine Frist endet oder eine Leistung fällig wird.

Word origin

Stichtag is formed from the German compound elements Stich and Tag, with Stich referring to a decisive cutoff point rather than a physical stab.

Usage tips

  • For a deadline expressed as a period that expires, German more often uses Frist; Stichtag identifies the particular calendar date at which the result is due.

Other meanings

  • due datenoun

Related words

  • Stichtagswertvalue at the reporting datenoun
  • Stichtagsregelungreporting-date rulenoun

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