English–German
“short-time work” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʊɐ̯t͡sˌaɐ̯baɪ̯t/
Example
Während der Kurzarbeit bekommen viele Arbeiter weniger Lohn.
During short-time work, many workers receive lower wages.
How to say “short-time work” in German
“Short-time work” in German is Kurzarbeit.
A company turns its normal schedule down for a limited period, so employees keep their jobs while working and earning less.
Example sentences with Kurzarbeit
Die Firma setzte im Frühjahr viele Mitarbeiter auf Kurzarbeit.
The company put many employees on short-time work in the spring.
Tips for using Kurzarbeit
- "Kurzarbeit" is feminine and usually functions as an uncountable noun, so the standard form is "die Kurzarbeit" rather than a plural.