Tagesrhythmus

daily rhythm, circadian rhythm

noun TAH-ges-rit-moos Rare

Also means

daily routine cycle

Usage Note

Tagesrhythmus refers to the natural or habitual cycle of a day, encompassing sleep-wake patterns, meal times, and activity levels. It overlaps with the biological concept of the circadian rhythm and is used in health, psychology, and everyday contexts.

Examples

"Schichtarbeit stört den natürlichen Tagesrhythmus erheblich."

Natural Translation

Shift work significantly disturbs the natural daily rhythm.

Literal Translation

Shift-work disturbs the natural day-rhythm considerably.

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