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Nebentätigkeit

secondary occupation

noun NAY-ben-tay-tikh-kait Rare

Also means

sideline job

Usage Note

Nebentätigkeit is any paid activity performed alongside one's main employment. German employment contracts often require employees to disclose or seek approval for a Nebentätigkeit to avoid conflicts of interest.

Examples

"Er muss seine Nebentätigkeit als freier Autor beim Arbeitgeber anmelden."

Natural Translation

He must register his secondary occupation as a freelance writer with his employer.

Literal Translation

He must his side-activity as free author at-the employer register.

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