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Nachtschicht

night shift

noun NAKHT-shikht Rare
Time Time of Day

Usage Note

Nachtschicht refers to a period of work during the night, typically in factories, hospitals, or transport. Nachtschicht haben ('to be on night shift') is the standard phrase. German labour law (Arbeitszeitgesetz) provides specific protections for Nachtschichtarbeiter.

Examples

"Nach der Nachtschicht schlief er bis in den Nachmittag."

Natural Translation

After the night shift, he slept until the afternoon.

Literal Translation

After the night-shift, he slept into the afternoon.

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