Die Arbeitszeit
Example: Die Arbeitszeit beträgt heute acht Stunden.
Definition
"die Arbeitszeit" refers to the period during which a person is engaged in work or job duties. It typically denotes the total hours worked within a day or week, such as in the phrase: 'Die Arbeitszeit beträgt heute acht Stunden,' meaning the working time today is eight hours.
Etymology
The word "die Arbeitszeit" is a compound noun from German, combining "Arbeit" meaning work or labor, and "Zeit" meaning time. The term literally translates to 'work time.' This compound reflects the practical German tendency to create precise terms by fusing meaningful components.
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"Die Arbeitszeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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