German word

Vollzeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlˌtsaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfull-time work

Example

Mein Vater ist seit diesem Jahr in Vollzeit tätig.

My father has been working full-time since this year.

Illustration for Vollzeit (full-time work)

More examples

Seit Januar arbeitet sie in Vollzeit.

Since January, she has been working full-time.

Core concept

A weekly work calendar with every standard workday occupied at the normal level.

Common phrases

  • in Vollzeit arbeiten

    work full-time

  • Vollzeitbeschäftigung

    full-time employment

Similar words

Teilzeit: An employment arrangement with fewer than the standard weekly working hours.
Vollzeitstelle: A position that requires full-time employment.
Arbeitszeit: The length of time assigned to work.
Stelle: A particular role or position covered by an employment contract.

Definition in German

Arbeit, die die volle vertraglich festgelegte Arbeitszeit innerhalb einer normalen Arbeitswoche umfasst.

Word origin

The compound Vollzeit combines voll ('full') with Zeit ('time') and developed as a term for regular employment at the complete time level.

Usage tips

  • Vollzeitstelle names a full-time position, while in Vollzeit describes the employment arrangement rather than the position itself.

Opposites

Related words

  • Vollzeitkraftfull-time employeenoun
  • Vollzeitbeschäftigungfull-time employmentnoun

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