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Arbeitszeitende
/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌt͡saɪ̯tˌʔɛndə/
end of working hours
Das Arbeitszeitende ist heute um 17 Uhr.
The end of working hours is at 5 PM today.
neutral
The time at which a person's workday officially concludes.
Nach dem Arbeitszeitende gehe ich direkt nach Hause.
After the end of working hours, I go straight home.
Commonly used in employment contracts and workplace discussions.
Collocations
Arbeitszeitende erreichento reach the end of working hoursvor dem Arbeitszeitendebefore the end of working hours
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Feierabend'
'Arbeitszeitende' is strictly the time when work ends, while 'Feierabend' refers to the period after work ends, often including social activities.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Arbeitszeitende' in formal documents or professional settings. Use 'Feierabend' in casual conversation.
Word Origin
Compound noun formed from 'Arbeitszeit' (working hours) and 'Ende' (end). 'Arbeitszeit' itself is a compound of 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Zeit' (time).
Usage Notes
In Germany, 'Arbeitszeitende' is often used in formal contexts like contracts or schedules, while 'Feierabend' is more colloquial and implies the transition to leisure time.
Word Breakdown
Arbeitszeit
working hours
compound nounEnde
end
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch