Meaning
To reschedule a meeting for a later time.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is key. If you must reschedule, do it as early as possible. Even more rigid than Germany regarding schedules. Rescheduling is seen as a significant disruption. Slightly more relaxed, but professional standards remain high.
Be specific
Always suggest a new time when you ask to reschedule. It shows you are organized.
Politeness
Use 'könnten' to make the request sound softer and more professional.
Meaning
To reschedule a meeting for a later time.
Be specific
Always suggest a new time when you ask to reschedule. It shows you are organized.
Politeness
Use 'könnten' to make the request sound softer and more professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Ich muss den Termin ____.
The collocation is 'Termin verschieben'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Standard SVO word order.
Match the German phrase to its English meaning.
Termin verschieben
Verschieben means to move/reschedule.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ich kann nicht um 10 Uhr. B: Kein Problem, sollen wir den Termin ____?
The context implies changing the time.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIch muss den Termin ____.
The collocation is 'Termin verschieben'.
Choose the best option.
Standard SVO word order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Verschieben means to move/reschedule.
A: Ich kann nicht um 10 Uhr. B: Kein Problem, sollen wir den Termin ____?
The context implies changing the time.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, you can 'einen Flug verschieben'.
It is neutral and appropriate in almost all contexts.
They are synonyms, but 'verlegen' is slightly more formal.
Yes, that is perfectly correct.
Yes, it is.
You can say 'Ich muss den Termin verschieben, ich melde mich wegen eines neuen Termins.'
Related Phrases
Termin absagen
contrastCancel a meeting
Termin vereinbaren
similarArrange a meeting
Termin wahrnehmen
similarAttend a meeting
