Werkvertrag

contract for work and services

noun VERK-fer-trahk Rare

Also means

service contract

Usage Note

Werkvertrag is a civil-law contract obligating a contractor to deliver a specific result (a Werk), unlike an employment contract. It is often used for freelance projects and is distinct from a Dienstvertrag.

Examples

"Der Programmierer arbeitet auf Basis eines Werkvertrags für das Startup."

Natural Translation

The programmer works for the startup on the basis of a contract for services.

Literal Translation

The programmer works on basis of a service-contract for the startup.

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