die Überstunde, -n
overtime
Zeit, in der man länger arbeitet als eigentlich vorgesehen.
The German word "Überstunde" is a noun formed from two parts:
- "Über" meaning "over" or "beyond"
- "Stunde" meaning "hour"
Meaning:
"Überstunde" means overtime, referring to working additional hours beyond regular working time.
Similar words:
- Mehrarbeit (extra work)
- Arbeitszeitverlängerung (extension of working hours)
Difference:
"Überstunde" is the common, everyday term for overtime hours worked, often compensated financially. "Mehrarbeit" can also refer to extra work, but may be broader and not always with overtime pay. "Arbeitszeitverlängerung" is a more formal or technical term for extending work hours.
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Examples
Er macht heute eine Überstunde.noun
He is doing overtime today.
Viele Mitarbeiter leisten regelmäßig Überstunden.noun
Many employees regularly work overtime.
Wegen des hohen Arbeitsaufkommens leistet er Überstunden.noun
Due to the high workload, he is working overtime.
Die Überstunden werden nächsten Monat ausgezahlt.noun
The overtime will be paid out next month.
Für jede Überstunde bekommt sie Freizeitausgleich.noun
For every hour of overtime, she receives compensatory time off.
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