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shift

shift

Meaning of shift

English

a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital

Deutsch

Arbeitszeit einer Gruppe, etwa nachts oder am Morgen.

shift

Pronunciation

British English
/ʃɪft/
American English
/ʃɪft/

shift with German translation

shift usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My shift starts in the evening.

Meine Schicht beginnt am Abend.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He's working a long shift today.

Er arbeitet heute eine lange Schicht.

shift synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between shift, duty, and hours

Advanced: broader words

D
🇬🇧English
duty

Time when you are responsible: on duty.

often

ENWhich nurse is on duty tonight?

H
🇬🇧English
hours

Working time in general, not split into shifts.

very often

ENMy working hours are nine to five.

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shift belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does shift mean?

a set period of work, e.g. at night in a hospital

How do you pronounce shift?

shift is pronounced /ʃɪft/.

How is shift used in a sentence?

Meine Schicht beginnt am Abend. Translation: My shift starts in the evening.

Is shift part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, shift can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shift part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?

Yes, shift can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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