der Feierabend, -e
end of work · call it a day · end of the working day
Zeit nach dem Ende der Arbeit, in der man sich ausruht oder etwas für sich macht.
The German word "Feierabend" is a noun made up of "Feier" (celebration) and "Abend" (evening). It refers to the time after finishing work for the day, similar to "quitting time" or "end of the workday" in English. It can also imply the relaxation or free time that follows work, often associated with leisure activities or rest.
Similar words/phrases in German include "Arbeitsende" (end of work), "Feierpause" (celebration break), and "Dienstschluss" (end of duty).
Differences:
- Arbeitsende strictly refers to the end of the period of work.
- Feierpause is less common and might imply a brief period of relaxation rather than the end of the day's work.
- Dienstschluss is more formal and is typically used in official or duty-bound contexts (like end of a police officer's shift).
"Feierabend" uniquely captures the cultural aspect of unwinding and possibly celebrating personal time after work, making it more evocative of a daily routine shift than just the timing element.
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Examples
Endlich ist Feierabend!noun
Finally, it's the end of work!
Um Feierabend zu machen, muss ich die Arbeit beenden.noun
In order to call it a day, I have to finish the work.
Nach mehreren langen Tagen kam der verspätete Feierabend sehr gelegen.noun
After several long days, the late end of the working day was very welcome.
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