Feierabend
end of the work day, quitting time
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪ̯.ɐ.ˌʔaː.bn̩t/
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Cultural Note
Feierabend is a uniquely German concept with no direct English equivalent. It literally means 'celebration evening' and captures the cultural importance of clearly separating work from personal time. Sending work emails after Feierabend is considered rude in many German workplaces.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe um fünf Feierabend.
I finish work at five.
Nach Feierabend gehen wir ein Bier trinken.
After work we're going for a beer.
Jetzt ist Feierabend!
That's it for today!