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.
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.
waiting time / waiting period
'die Wartezeit' and 'die Probezeit' both refer to a period of time, but they mean very different situations. 'Wartezeit' is the time you have to wait until something happens or until you become entitled to something. 'Probezeit' is a probationary or testing period, for example at the beginning of a job or after getting a driver's license. Learners may confuse the words because both end in 'Zeit' and both can have a fixed duration. The simple guide is: with 'Wartezeit', you wait. With 'Probezeit', someone or something is being tested.
Mein Freund ist noch in der Probezeit und darf im Job schneller gekündigt werden.
My friend is still in his probationary period and can be dismissed from his job more quickly.
Beim Arzt betrug die Wartezeit heute fast eine Stunde.
At the doctor's office, the waiting time today was almost an hour.