German word

Feierabend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ɐˌaːbənt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounend of the workday

Example

Nach einem langen Tag freue ich mich auf den Feierabend.

After a long day, I'm looking forward to the end of the workday.

Illustration for Feierabend (end of the workday)

More examples

Am Feierabend gehe ich spazieren.

At the end of the workday, I go for a walk.

Core concept

A clear boundary where the workday closes and personal time begins.

Common phrases

  • den Feierabend genießen

    enjoy the end of the workday

  • pünktlich Feierabend machen

    finish work on time

  • am Feierabend spazieren gehen

    go for a walk after the end of the workday

Similar words

Arbeitsschluss: The scheduled end of the day's work at the workplace.
Feierabendstimmung: A feeling of relief and relaxation after work ends.
Freizeit: Free time spent on matters unrelated to work.

Definition in German

Der Zeitpunkt, an dem die reguläre Arbeit für den Tag endet und man Feierabend hat.

Word origin

Feierabend combines German Feier, originally a holiday or period of rest, with Abend, meaning evening, and came to denote the time after the day's work.

Usage tips

  • Feierabend is masculine: der Feierabend, with the plural die Feierabende; common phrases include Feierabend haben and Feierabend machen.

Opposites

  • Dienstbeginnstart of the workdaynoun
  • Schichtbeginnstart of the shiftnoun

Related words

  • Feierabendbierafter-work beernoun
  • Feierabendstimmungafter-work atmospherenoun
  • Feierabendverkehrafter-work trafficnoun

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