halbtags
part-time
For the duration of half a day or with working hours that correspond roughly to half of a normal working day.
EXAMPLE
Sie arbeitet halbtags in einer Arztpraxis.
She works part-time at a doctor's office.
halbtags
part-time
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Halbtags' (part-time) is formed from 'halb' (half), 'Tag' (day), and the adverb-forming suffix '-s'. It means 'einen halben Tag lang' (for half a day), and in a work context usually means 'mit ungefähr der Hälfte der üblichen täglichen Arbeitszeit' (with approximately half the usual daily working hours).
EXAMPLE
Die Betreuung findet halbtags statt.
Childcare is provided for half a day.
Typical collocations
'Halbtags' (part-time) is especially common with activities and employment arrangements. Typical collocations are 'halbtags arbeiten' (to work part-time), 'halbtags beschäftigt sein' (to be employed part-time), and 'halbtags tätig sein' (to work part-time).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Geburt war er zunächst halbtags beschäftigt.
After the birth, he initially worked part-time.
Work context
In the context of work, 'halbtags' (part-time) usually refers to regular working hours of approximately half those of a full-time position. The exact number of hours depends on the particular company or employment contract.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Aufgabe sucht die Schule eine halbtags arbeitende Kraft.
The school is looking for a part-time employee for this task.
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