work schedule
der Dienstplan, die Dienstpläne
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work schedule
A plan that specifies which people have to be on duty or work, and when and where they have to do so.
Laut dem Dienstplan habe ich am Samstag Frühschicht.
According to the work schedule, I have the morning shift on Saturday.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dienstpläne |
| genitive | des Dienstplanes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dienstplan | die Dienstpläne |
| accusative | den Dienstplan | die Dienstpläne |
| dative | dem Dienstplan | den Dienstplänen |
| genitive | des Dienstplanes des Dienstplans | der Dienstpläne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Dienstplan' (work schedule) is made up of 'Dienst' (duty/service) and 'Plan' (plan). Here, the first part refers to the working hours or shift to be covered, while the second part refers to a fixed schedule.
Der neue Dienstplan hängt seit heute im Pausenraum.
The new work schedule has been posted in the break room since today.
Common phrases with 'Dienstplan' (work schedule) include 'einen Dienstplan erstellen' (to create a work schedule), 'den Dienstplan ändern' (to change the work schedule), and 'nach dem Dienstplan arbeiten' (to work according to the schedule).
Die Stationsleitung muss den Dienstplan für den nächsten Monat erstellen.
The ward manager has to create the work schedule for next month.
For information about its contents, 'laut dem Dienstplan' (according to the work schedule) or 'nach dem Dienstplan' (according to the work schedule) is often used. If a person is listed on the schedule, 'im Dienstplan stehen' (to be listed on the work schedule) is commonly used.
Weil Amir am Sonntag nicht im Dienstplan steht, kann er zur Hochzeit seiner Schwester fahren.
Because Amir is not listed on the work schedule for Sunday, he can go to his sister's wedding.
