die Kernarbeitszeit
Translation
core working hours, core time
Examples
Unsere Kernarbeitszeit ist von 10 bis 16 Uhr.
Our core working time is from 10 am to 4 pm.
Während der Kernarbeitszeit müssen alle anwesend sein.
Everyone must be present during core working hours.
Grammar Patterns
to define/adhere to the core working hours Our company has core working hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kernzeit, Pflichtzeit; Antonyms: Gleitzeit (flextime)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kern' (core), 'Arbeit' (work), and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means the 'core work time'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'core' part of the day where everyone's presence is mandatory, like the core of an apple.