Dienstplan

duty roster

noun DEENST-plahn Rare

Also means

work schedule, rota

Usage Note

Dienstplan is the schedule allocating staff to shifts or duties, common in hospitals, retail, and public services. Changes to the Dienstplan must usually respect a notice period and co-determination rights.

Examples

"Die Krankenschwester hat ihren Dienstplan für den kommenden Monat noch nicht erhalten."

Natural Translation

The nurse has not yet received her duty roster for the coming month.

Literal Translation

The nurse has her duty-roster for the coming month not-yet received.

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