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Elternkarenz

parental leave (Austrian/Swiss term)

noun EL-tern-ka-rents Rare
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Origin: from Latin 'carentia' (absence)

Also means

career break for child-rearing

Usage Note

Elternkarenz is the preferred term in Austria for what Germany calls Elternzeit. In broader German usage, Karenz can refer to any sanctioned career break. Learners should know both terms.

Examples

"Sie befindet sich bis Ende des Jahres in Elternkarenz und kehrt danach in Teilzeit zurück."

Natural Translation

She is on parental leave until the end of the year and will return part-time afterwards.

Literal Translation

She is until end of the year in parental-leave and returns afterwards in part-time.

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