Der Vaterschaftsurlaub
Example: Viele Unternehmen bieten ihren Mitarbeitern Vaterschaftsurlaub an.
Definition
"Der Vaterschaftsurlaub" refers to the period of paid or unpaid leave granted to fathers around the time of the birth of their child, allowing them to support the mother and bond with the newborn. It is typically offered by employers as part of family-friendly workplace policies.
Etymology
The word "der Vaterschaftsurlaub" comes from the German words "Vaterschaft" meaning 'fatherhood' and "Urlaub" meaning 'leave' or 'vacation.' Together, they literally translate to 'paternity leave.' Did you know? The concept of "Vaterschaftsurlaub" has gained popularity in recent decades as societies increasingly recognize the importance of a father's role in early child care.
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"Der Vaterschaftsurlaub" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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