unbefristetem

Unbefristetem is a declined form of the German adjective unbefristet, meaning that something has no fixed end date or is lasting for an indefinite period. It is not a noun by itself; the base adjective unbefristet is formed from un- (negation) and befristet (time-limited). The form unbefristetem appears in the dative singular masculine or neuter when there is no determiner, or after prepositions that require the dative case. For example: mit unbefristetem Vertrag or in unbefristetem Arbeitsverhältnis.

In contexts with definite articles, different endings apply. Thus, the corresponding dative forms would be dem unbefristeten Vertrag (masculine) and im unbefristeten Arbeitsverhältnis (neuter). The feminine dative singular would use a different ending, for example in unbefristeter Tätigkeit.

Usage and meaning in practice: unbefristet is commonly used in legal and employment language to designate an indefinite term. An unbefristetes Arbeitsverhältnis (indefinite employment relationship) has no predetermined end date, in contrast to a befristetes Arbeitsverhältnis (fixed-term employment). The choice of form—including unbefristetem—depends on grammatical case, gender of the noun, and the presence or absence of an article.

Summary: unbefristetem is the dative singular form of the adjective unbefristet, used when describing a masculine or neuter noun without a determiner or after dative prepositions. It denotes indefiniteness or permanence in duration, a concept frequently encountered in contract and residence contexts in German.