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Nach dem Schichtende gehe ich direkt nach Hause.
After the end of shift, I go straight home.
The time when a work shift finishes.
Das Schichtende ist um 16 Uhr.
The shift ends at 4 PM.
Sie trifft sich immer mit Kollegen nach dem Schichtende.
She always meets up with colleagues after the end of her shift.
Commonly used in industrial, healthcare, and service sectors.
Avoid using 'Schichtende' for the start of a shift; use 'Schichtbeginn' instead.
Use 'Schichtende' only when referring to a clearly defined work period. For general work end times, 'Feierabend' (quitting time) may be more appropriate.
Compound of 'Schicht' (shift, layer) and 'Ende' (end), first attested in the 19th century.
Used in contexts where shifts are clearly defined, such as factories, hospitals, or retail. Not typically used for freelance or flexible work schedules.