probationary period
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probationary period
A fixed period at the beginning of a new employment relationship during which both the employer and the employee can terminate the employment relationship with a shortened notice period. During this time, it is assessed whether the collaboration works well.
In meiner Probezeit muss ich beweisen, dass ich für den Job geeignet bin.
During my probationary period, I have to prove that I am suitable for the job.
probationary period
A period after getting a driver's license during which special rules apply to novice drivers and violations are punished more strictly.
Wer in der Probezeit bei Rot über die Ampel fährt, muss an einem Aufbauseminar teilnehmen.
Anyone who runs a red light during the probationary period has to attend an advanced driving seminar.
The word is made up of 'die Probe' (the test, the trial) and 'die Zeit' (time). So it literally describes a 'test period' in which something or someone is put to the test.
Die Probezeit ist eine Testphase am Anfang eines neuen Jobs.
The probationary period is a test phase at the beginning of a new job.
To distinguish the meaning, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Arbeit' (work), 'Job' (job), 'Vertrag' (contract), or 'kündigen' (to terminate/give notice) point to the probationary period at work. Words like 'Führerschein' (driver's license), 'Fahranfänger' (novice driver), or 'Verkehrsverstoß' (traffic violation) refer to the probationary period for new drivers.
Die ersten sechs Monate im neuen Job gelten als Probezeit.
The first six months in the new job count as the probationary period.
In a work context, typical verbs are 'die Probezeit bestehen' (to pass the probationary period), 'die Probezeit verlängern' (to extend the probationary period), or 'in der Probezeit kündigen' (to terminate employment during the probationary period).
Wenn der Chef nicht zufrieden ist, kann er den Vertrag in der Probezeit einfach kündigen.
If the boss isn't satisfied, he can simply terminate the contract during the probationary period.
In the context of a driver's license, the probationary period means that stricter rules apply to novice drivers. A serious violation often causes the probationary period to be extended.
Da er zu schnell gefahren ist, wurde seine Probezeit um zwei Jahre verlängert.
Because he was driving too fast, his probationary period was extended by two years.
test phase
Probezeit and Testphase are both limited periods during which something is assessed for its suitability. Probezeit mainly refers to the beginning of an employment relationship, whereas Testphase concerns a product, service, or system. Use Probezeit for a professional working relationship and Testphase for a practical test.
In der Probezeit prüften die neue Mitarbeiterin und ihr Arbeitgeber, ob die Zusammenarbeit passte.
During the probationary period, the new employee and her employer assessed whether they worked well together.
In der Testphase prüften die Nutzer, ob der neue Onlinedienst zuverlässig funktionierte.
During the test phase, users checked whether the new online service worked reliably.
