Schichtarbeit

shift work

noun SHIKHT-ar-bait Rare

Usage Note

Schichtarbeit is work organised in rotating Schichten (shifts), common in factories, hospitals and emergency services. Related forms include Frühschicht (early shift), Spätschicht (late shift) and Nachtschicht (night shift). It is usually used in the singular for the system as a whole.

Examples

"Schichtarbeit belastet auf Dauer den Schlafrhythmus."

Natural Translation

Shift work strains the sleep rhythm over time.

Literal Translation

Shift-work strains on duration the sleep-rhythm.

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