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die Überstunde

overtime, extra hour

Ich muss heute Überstunden machen.

I have to work overtime today.

Die Überstunden werden extra bezahlt.

The overtime hours are paid extra.

Überstunden machen to work overtime I have to work overtime today.

Synonyms: Mehrarbeit; Antonyms: Freizeit (free time)

Composed of 'über' (over) and 'Stunde' (hour), literally meaning 'over-hour'.

Think of working 'over' your scheduled 'hours'. It's the German equivalent of 'overtime'.

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