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Spätschicht

late shift, afternoon or evening shift

noun SHPAET-shikht Rare
Time Time of Day

Usage Note

Spätschicht denotes the afternoon or evening work shift, usually running from mid-afternoon into the evening. It is one of three standard shifts alongside Frühschicht and Nachtschicht. Used in shift schedules: diese Woche habe ich Spätschicht.

Examples

"Wegen der Spätschicht kommt sie erst um Mitternacht nach Hause."

Natural Translation

Because of the late shift, she does not get home until midnight.

Literal Translation

Because of the late-shift, she comes home only at midnight.

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