German Conversation · Level 159
29 words
German word
Kurzarbeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʊɐ̯t͡sˌaɐ̯baɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounshort-time work
Example
Während der Kurzarbeit bekommen viele Arbeiter weniger Lohn.
During short-time work, many workers receive lower wages.
More examples
Die Firma setzte im Frühjahr viele Mitarbeiter auf Kurzarbeit.
The company put many employees on short-time work in the spring.
Core concept
A company turns its normal schedule down for a limited period, so employees keep their jobs while working and earning less.
Common phrases
auf Kurzarbeit setzen
put on short-time work
in Kurzarbeit gehen
go on short-time work
Kurzarbeit verlängern
extend short-time work
Similar words
Kurzarbeitergeld: An allowance that partly replaces wages lost through reduced working hours.
Kurzarbeiter: A worker whose hours have been reduced under a temporary work-sharing scheme.
Definition in German
Vorübergehende Verkürzung der Arbeitszeit für Beschäftigte, meist mit anteiligem Lohnausfall.
Word origin
Kurzarbeit is a compound of the adjective "kurz" and the noun "Arbeit", literally describing work that is shortened.
Usage tips
- "Kurzarbeit" is feminine and usually functions as an uncountable noun, so the standard form is "die Kurzarbeit" rather than a plural.
Opposites
- Vollzeitbeschäftigungfull-time employmentnoun
Related words
- Kurzarbeitergeldshort-time work allowancenoun
- Kurzarbeitershort-time workernoun