die Schicht, -en
shift
Eine Lage oder Ebene, die sich über oder unter einer anderen befindet. Es kann auch eine Arbeitsperiode in einem Betrieb sein.
The German word "Schicht" is a noun that means "layer" or "shift". It is used to refer to different contexts:
- Layer: In a physical sense, it can describe layers of materials, such as geological layers or layers in a cake.
- Shift: In a work context, it refers to a period of work in shifts (e.g., day shift, night shift).
Similar words include "Ebene" (level or plane) when referring to layers and "Dienst" (duty or service) when referring to shifts in a job context. The difference lies in their usage: "Ebene" specifically refers to cohesion of layers in structure, whereas "Schicht" can refer to both physical layers and work shifts, making it a more versatile term.
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Examples
Er beginnt seine Schicht um acht Uhr.noun
He starts his shift at eight o'clock.
Die Schicht endet um sechs Uhr.noun
The shift ends at six o'clock.
Seine Schicht beginnt früh am Morgen.noun
His shift begins early in the morning.
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