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befristet

fixed-term

adjective be-FRIS-tet Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

temporary (of a contract)

Usage Note

befristet describes a job or contract that is time-limited. Ein befristeter Arbeitsvertrag ends automatically on the agreed date without requiring notice, unlike an unbefristeter (permanent) contract.

Examples

"Die Stelle ist zunächst auf zwei Jahre befristet."

Natural Translation

The position is initially fixed-term for two years.

Literal Translation

The position is initially for two years fixed-term.

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