die Dienstzeiten
Translation
office hours, working hours, business hours, service hours
Examples
Bitte beachten Sie unsere Dienstzeiten.
Please note our office hours.
Die Dienstzeiten sind von 9 bis 17 Uhr.
The working hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grammar Patterns
während der Dienstzeiten (during office hours) I am available during office hours.
außerhalb der Dienstzeiten (outside of office hours) Do not call outside of office hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeitszeiten (working hours), Öffnungszeiten (opening hours); Antonyms: Freizeit (free time), Pause (break)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dienst' (service) and 'Zeiten' (times). It literally means 'service times'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Zeiten' (times) during which a 'Dienst' (service) is available.