German Phrase
Das ist das offizielle Einzugsdatum.
Meaning
This sentence states the officially agreed date on which a tenant may move into a new apartment or house. It is often found in rental contracts or when confirming moving plans.
When to use
Use it in formal or semi‑formal conversations about housing, when you want to confirm the exact date that has been set in a lease or agreement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasistdasoffizielleEinzugsdatum.
Copula "ist"
The verb "sein" (to be) is used as a copula to link the subject with a predicate noun or adjective.
Definite article "das" (neuter)
"Das" is the neuter definite article used here because "Einzugsdatum" is a neuter noun.
Weak adjective declension
After a definite article, adjectives take the weak ending "-e" in the nominative singular neuter ("offizielle").
Compound noun "Einzugsdatum"
A compound of "Einzug" (move‑in) and "Datum" (date) meaning the date on which one moves in.
🗨In Conversation
Wann können wir einziehen?
When can we move in?
Das ist das offizielle Einzugsdatum.
That is the official move‑in date.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist der offizielle Einzugsdatum.
Use the neuter article "das" because "Einzugsdatum" is neuter.
Das ist das offiziell Einzugsdatum.
After a definite article the adjective needs the weak ending "-e".
Das ist das offizielle Einzugstermin.
While "Einzugstermin" is understandable, the standard term in contracts is "Einzugsdatum".
↔Alternatives
Das ist das festgelegte Einzugsdatum.
That is the set move‑in date.
Das ist das vereinbarte Einzugsdatum.
That is the agreed‑upon move‑in date.
Das ist das offizielle Einzugsdatum.
That is the official move‑in date.
Cultural Tip
In German rental contracts the "Einzugsdatum" is usually fixed after a notice period and is important for arranging utilities, insurance and the hand‑over of keys. Make sure to confirm the date in writing, as verbal agreements are rarely considered binding.