Nomen

das Sabbatical

sabbatical, sabbatical leave

Er nimmt sich ein Sabbatical für eine Weltreise.

He is taking a sabbatical for a trip around the world.

Nach zehn Jahren im Job macht sie ein Sabbatical.

After ten years on the job, she is taking a sabbatical.

to take a sabbatical Er nimmt sich ein Sabbatical.

das Sabbatjahr (sabbatical year), das Forschungssemester (research semester)

A loanword from English 'sabbatical', related to 'Sabbat' (Sabbath), the day of rest.

It's a direct cognate with the English word 'sabbatical', making it easy to remember. Think of it as a long 'Sabbath' from work.

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