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Ich mache heute früher Feierabend.

/ɪç ˈmaxə ˈhɔɪ̯tə ˈfʁyːɐ ˈfaɪ̯ɐˌaːbənt/

I am leaving work early today.

Usage Note

'Feierabend' literally means 'celebration evening' and refers to the end of the working day. 'Feierabend machen' is a very common expression. Germans strongly value the separation between work time and personal time.

Example Sentences

Ich mache heute früher Feierabend, weil ich einen Termin habe.

I am leaving work early today because I have an appointment.

Wann machst du Feierabend?

When do you finish work?

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