Elternzeit
parental leave
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛltɐnˌt͡saɪ̯t/
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Cultural Note
Germany's Elternzeit allows parents to take up to three years of unpaid leave per child while their job is protected. Combined with Elterngeld (parental allowance — 65-67% of previous income for 12-14 months), it is one of the most generous parental leave systems in the world.
📝 Example Sentences
Er nimmt sechs Monate Elternzeit.
He is taking six months of parental leave.
Während der Elternzeit ist man vor Kündigung geschützt.
During parental leave, you are protected from dismissal.