der Nachtdienst
Translation
night shift, night duty
Examples
Mein Bruder hat heute Nachtdienst.
My brother is on night duty today.
Der Nachtdienst ist oft sehr anstrengend.
The night shift is often very exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
to have/do night duty (Nachtdienst haben/machen) I have to do the night shift today.
to be on night duty (im Nachtdienst sein/arbeiten) She is on night duty at the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nachtschicht; Antonyms: Tagdienst, Tagschicht
Etymology
Composed of 'Nacht' (night) and 'Dienst' (service, duty). Literally means 'night service'.
Memory Tips
Picture a doctor or nurse providing a service ('Dienst') during the night ('Nacht').