English–German

“half a day” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalpˌtaːks/

Example

Ich arbeite heute halbtags.

I'm working half a day today.

Illustration for halbtags (half a day)

How to say “half a day” in German

“Half a day” in German is halbtags.

A person's daytime activity occupies only one half of the day's usual span.

Full entry for halbtags: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with halbtags

Viele Eltern arbeiten halbtags und brauchen Unterstützung.

Many parents work part-time and need support.

Tips for using halbtags

  • Halbtags states the duration or work arrangement, not which half is meant; vormittags and nachmittags specify the morning and afternoon.

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