termine

Termine is a German noun that serves as the plural of Termin and refers to fixed points in time, most commonly appointments, dates, or deadlines. In everyday language it is used for scheduled meetings with doctors, officials, or service providers, as in Ich habe morgen einen Termin. It can also denote a calendar date for a task or obligation, for example Der Termin für die Abgabe ist der 12. März.

Etymology and sense development: Termin originates from the Latin terminus, meaning boundary or limit, and entered German with a meaning shift toward a fixed point in time. Over time, the word came to denote scheduled dates and events in personal, administrative, and professional contexts.

Usage and variants: The plural form is Termine, and the singular is Termin. Common phrases include einen Termin vereinbaren (to arrange an appointment), einen Termin absagen (to cancel an appointment), and Termine verschieben (to reschedule appointments). In broader use, Termine can refer collectively to a set of scheduled events, such as Alle Termine der nächsten Woche. For legal or formal deadlines, the term Frist is often used, though Termin can still appear in contexts describing scheduled deadlines.

See also: Termin and related terms appear in calendars, scheduling software, and administrative communication. The word is widely understood in German-speaking regions and appears in healthcare, business, and public administration.