Teilzeitbeschäftigung

part-time employment

noun TYL-tsyt-be-shef-ti-goong Rare

Usage Note

Teilzeitbeschäftigung covers any arrangement where working hours are below the standard full-time benchmark. Employees have a legal right to request reduced hours under the Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG).

Examples

"Sie arbeitet in Teilzeitbeschäftigung, um mehr Zeit für die Familie zu haben."

Natural Translation

She works in part-time employment to have more time for the family.

Literal Translation

She works in part-time-employment to more time for the family to have.

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