die Bereitschaftszeiten
Translation
on-call times, standby periods, availability times
Examples
Der Arzt hat lange Bereitschaftszeiten.
The doctor has long on-call times.
Die Bereitschaftszeiten werden extra vergütet.
The on-call times are compensated separately.
Grammar Patterns
((the on-call times)) The on-call times are often at night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rufbereitschaft, Pikettdienst
Etymology
Composed of 'Bereitschaft' (readiness) + 'Zeiten' (times). Literally 'readiness times'.
Memory Tips
Picture a doctor being 'ready' (bereit) during specific 'times' (Zeiten) to be called in for an emergency.