Arbeitsbeginn

/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sbəˌɡɪn/
start of work

Der Arbeitsbeginn ist um 8 Uhr morgens.

The start of work is at 8 a.m.


neutral

The time when work officially begins

Der Arbeitsbeginn in der Fabrik ist streng geregelt.

The start of work in the factory is strictly regulated.

Sie hat ihren Arbeitsbeginn um eine Stunde verschoben.

She postponed her start of work by one hour.

Commonly used in employment contracts and workplace regulations.

Collocations

regelmäßiger Arbeitsbeginnregular start of workArbeitsbeginn verschiebenpostpone the start of workArbeitsbeginn um 9 Uhrstart of work at 9 a.m.

Pro Tip

Plural form

While 'Arbeitsbeginn' is typically used in the singular, the plural 'Arbeitsbeginne' can refer to multiple instances or times (e.g., 'verschiedene Arbeitsbeginne').

Word Origin

Compound of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Beginn' (beginning), first attested in the 19th century.

Usage Notes

Used in formal and informal contexts, especially in labor law and daily schedules. The plural 'Arbeitsbeginne' is rare but possible.

Word Breakdown

Arbeit
work
root
+
Beginn
beginning
root
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