uplynutie

Uplynutie is a Slovak noun (neuter) that denotes the elapse or passage of time. It describes the process by which time moves from a reference point to a later moment and is used to refer to both the duration that has already passed and to the moment when a defined term ends.

Etymology and grammar: the word is derived from the verb uplynúť (to pass, elapse). The noun form uplynutie is used with different cases, for example uplynutie času (the passage of time) or uplynutie lehoty (the expiration of a deadline).

Usage: In legal and administrative contexts, uplynutie commonly indicates expiration of a legally defined term, such as the uplynutie platnosti zmluvy (expiration of a contract’s validity) or uplynutie doby na podanie žiadosti (expiration of the period to submit an application). In everyday language it also denotes the general passage of time, e.g., uplynutie jedného roka or uplynutie noci.

See also: doba platnosti, lehota, expirácia, elapse, časové obdobie.