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Resturlaub

remaining annual leave, carry-over leave

noun REST-oor-lowp Rare
Time Time Expressions

Usage Note

Resturlaub refers to unused annual leave days carried over to the next period. Den Resturlaub nehmen = 'to take remaining leave'. Under German law, leave must generally be taken within the current year unless there are valid reasons for deferral.

Examples

"Ihren Resturlaub muss sie bis Ende März nehmen."

Natural Translation

She must take her remaining leave by the end of March.

Literal Translation

Her remaining-leave must she by end-of March take.

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