Der Mutterschaftsurlaub
Example: Viele Frauen nehmen während des Mutterschaftsurlaubs eine Pause von der Arbeit.
Definition
"Mutterschaftsurlaub" refers to the period of leave granted to a mother from her job, typically before and after childbirth, allowing time for recovery and care of the newborn. It is a legally protected right in many countries to support working mothers.
Etymology
The word "Mutterschaftsurlaub" is a compound German noun combining "Mutterschaft" (maternity) and "Urlaub" (leave or vacation). "Mutterschaft" comes from "Mutter" meaning mother, plus the suffix "-schaft," denoting a state or condition. "Urlaub" originally meant 'permission to leave,' highlighting the word's practical function.
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"Der Mutterschaftsurlaub" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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