Karenz
dieNounmaternity/paternity leave (Austria)
English translations
- 01
maternity leave
- 02
parental leave
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Zeit des Verzichts oder der Enthaltsamkeit.
- English meaning
- Abstinence
- Synonym
- Pause, Auszeit
- German example
- Während der Fastenzeit übt er Karenz.
- English example
- During Lent, he practices abstinence.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Karenz
- Plural Form
- die Karenzen
Related words
- Fastenzeit
Lent is a period of fasting and penitence observed by Christians before Easter.
Example sentences with “Karenz”
Sie geht ab nächstem Monat in Karenz. (She is going on parental leave next month.)
Frequently asked questions
How does Karenz differ from Elternzeit?
'Karenz' is the standard term in Austria, while 'Elternzeit' is used in Germany. It is feminine (die Karenz).