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Probezeit

probationary period

noun PROH-be-tsait Rare
People & Society Work

Origin: literally test-time

Also means

trial period

Usage Note

Probezeit is the probationary period at the start of a job, during which both sides may terminate with shortened notice. It combines Probe (test, trial) and Zeit (time), typically lasting up to six months. The phrase die Probezeit bestehen means to pass probation.

Examples

"Während der Probezeit gilt eine kürzere Kündigungsfrist."

Natural Translation

During the probationary period a shorter notice period applies.

Literal Translation

During the probation-time applies a shorter notice-period.

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