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PhraseA2
Ich arbeite Teilzeit.
/ɪç ˈaʁbaɪ̯tə ˈtaɪ̯lt͡saɪ̯t/
I work part-time.
Usage Note
The opposite is 'Vollzeit' (full-time). Part-time work is very common in Germany and legally protected. Employees can request to switch to part-time under certain conditions.
Example Sentences
Ich arbeite Teilzeit, nur drei Tage pro Woche.
I work part-time, only three days per week.
Arbeiten Sie Vollzeit oder Teilzeit?
Do you work full-time or part-time?