noun · B1
die Arbeitszeit
[ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌt͡saɪ̯t]
working hours, working time
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Other Examples
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Während der Arbeitszeit darf Emil nicht privat telefonieren.
Emil isn't allowed to make private calls during working hours.
Grammar
- Plural
- die Arbeitszeiten In the plural the article is always "die".
Declension
The noun in the four cases, with the definite article.
| Case | Singular | Plural | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative wer? was? | die Arbeitszeit | die Arbeitszeiten |
Die Arbeitszeiten im Café sind flexibel.
The working hours at the café are flexible.
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| Accusative wen? was? | die Arbeitszeit | die Arbeitszeiten |
Wir streiken nicht gern, aber diesmal geht es um unsere Arbeitszeiten.
We don't like going on strike, but this time it's about our working hours.
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| Dative wem? | der Arbeitszeit | den Arbeitszeiten | |
| Genitive wessen? | der Arbeitszeit | der Arbeitszeiten |
Während der Arbeitszeit darf Emil nicht privat telefonieren.
Emil isn't allowed to make private calls during working hours.
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How the Word Is Built
Arbeit root s linking letter zeit root
A compound: die Arbeit + die Zeit
The last word gives the article. More rules
Word family
In Otti's situations: Otti works from home, The friends discuss the future of work
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