German word

befristet

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈfʁɪstət/

Meaning

  • adjectivefixed-term

Example

Der Vertrag ist befristet.

The contract is for a fixed term.

Illustration for befristet (fixed-term)

More examples

Das Projekt wurde auf befristete Zeit genehmigt.

The project was approved for a fixed period.

Core concept

A contract or arrangement has a clear end point instead of continuing indefinitely.

Common phrases

  • auf befristete Zeit

    for a fixed period

  • befristete Stelle

    fixed-term position

Similar words

unbefristet: Continuing without a predetermined duration or end date.
vorübergehend: Temporary in nature, with an expected end after a certain period.
temporär: Intended for use during a brief, limited period.
provisorisch: Used temporarily until an official decision or process is complete.

Definition in German

Für eine begrenzte Zeit gültig; nicht dauerhaft.

Word origin

Befristet is the past participle of befristen, formed from Frist with the prefix be-.

Usage tips

  • A duration commonly follows befristet with für or auf, as in "für zwei Jahre befristet" or "auf zwei Jahre befristet".

Other meanings

  • limited-timeadjective

Opposites

  • unbefristetindefiniteadjective

Related words

  • Befristungfixed-term arrangementnoun
  • befristenset a time limit forverb

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