German Phrase
Bitte bestätige das Abgabedatum.
Meaning
A polite request asking someone to verify or acknowledge the deadline for a submission. It is typically used in formal or semi‑formal settings such as work emails, project meetings, or academic correspondence.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need a colleague, client, or supervisor to confirm the exact date by which a document, assignment, or project must be handed in. It works well in written messages and spoken conversations where a courteous tone is required.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BittebestätigedasAbgabedatum
Bitte (polite request)
Placing 'Bitte' before an imperative makes the request sound courteous and is common in German business communication.
bestätige (2nd‑person singular imperative)
The verb 'bestätigen' is conjugated to the informal 'du' form; the ending -e marks the imperative.
das (definite article, neuter)
'Abgabedatum' is a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'das' in the accusative case.
Abgabedatum (compound noun)
A compound of 'Abgabe' (submission) + 'Datum' (date); common in academic and professional contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Könntest du mir das Abgabedatum noch einmal schicken?
Could you send me the submission date again?
Bitte bestätige das Abgabedatum.
Please confirm the submission date.
✕Common Mistakes
Bitte bestätigen Sie das Abgabedatum.
Mixes formal 'Sie' with the informal imperative form; either use the full formal request or keep it informal.
Bitte bestätige der Abgabedatum.
'Abgabedatum' is neuter, so the correct article is 'das'.
Bitte bestätige das Abgabedaten.
The plural of 'Abgabedatum' is rarely used; the request is usually about a single deadline.
↔Alternatives
Bitte bestätige den Termin für die Abgabe.
Please confirm the deadline for the submission.
Könntest du das Abgabedatum bestätigen?
Could you confirm the submission date?
Bestätige bitte das Abgabedatum.
Confirm the submission date, please.
Cultural Tip
In German business etiquette, starting an imperative with 'Bitte' is considered very polite and softens the command. The verb 'bestätigen' is formal; if you want a more casual tone you could use 'zurückmelden' or 'nachfragen'. Note that 'Abgabedatum' is neuter, so the article is always 'das', never 'der' or 'die'. In Austria, you might also hear 'Abgabetermin' used interchangeably.