Arbeitsende
Das Arbeitsende ist heute um 17 Uhr.
The end of work is at 5 PM today.
The time when a workday or work period concludes.
Nach dem Arbeitsende gehe ich direkt zum Fitnessstudio.
After the end of work, I go straight to the gym.
Das Arbeitsende wird im Vertrag nicht explizit geregelt.
The end of work is not explicitly regulated in the contract.
Commonly used in labor contracts and daily conversation to refer to the conclusion of a work shift or employment period.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake: 'Feierabend' vs. 'Arbeitsende'
'Feierabend' (literally 'celebration evening') is more colloquial and implies the transition to free time, while 'Arbeitsende' is neutral and often used in formal contexts like contracts or schedules.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal Context
Use 'Arbeitsende' in formal or written contexts (e.g., contracts, schedules). Use 'Feierabend' in casual conversation to refer to the end of the workday.
Word Origin
Compound noun formed from 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Ende' (end), first attested in the 19th century. 'Arbeit' derives from Old High German 'arabeit' (hardship, labor), while 'Ende' comes from Old High German 'enti' (end).
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in German-speaking countries to refer to the conclusion of a workday. It is more formal than 'Feierabend', which often implies the start of leisure time after work.