Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The time during which a person performs or is expected to perform their job.
Natural examples
Meine Arbeitszeit beginnt heute um neun Uhr.
My working hours start at nine today.
Sind flexible Arbeitszeiten in diesem Betrieb möglich?
Are flexible working hours possible at this company?
Wir besprechen den Plan während der Arbeitszeit.
We discuss the plan during working hours.
Usage note
The singular often emphasizes duration; Arbeitszeiten can describe schedules. Während der Arbeitszeit uses the genitive.
Mini-lesson: Arbeitszeit
The time during which a person performs or is expected to perform their job. The singular often emphasizes duration; Arbeitszeiten can describe schedules. Während der Arbeitszeit uses the genitive.
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