Usage Note
Stoßzeit refers to any peak period of heavy demand or traffic, not just the morning and evening commute. In retail it applies to busy shopping periods; in transport to peak travel hours. Less common than Hauptverkehrszeit but widely understood.
Examples
"Während der Stoßzeit ist es in der U-Bahn sehr voll."
Natural Translation
During rush hour the underground is very crowded.
Literal Translation
During the rush-time is it in the underground very full.
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