das Dienstverhältnis
Translation
employment relationship, contract of service, terms of employment
Examples
Sein Dienstverhältnis endet nächsten Monat.
His employment relationship ends next month.
Sie hat ein unbefristetes Dienstverhältnis.
She has a permanent employment contract.
Grammar Patterns
to enter into ((an ~)) to enter into an employment relationship She is entering into a new employment relationship.
to terminate ((an ~)) to terminate an employment relationship The employment relationship was terminated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeitsverhältnis, Anstellungsverhältnis
Etymology
Composed of 'Dienst' (service) and 'Verhältnis' (relationship, condition). A 'service relationship'.
Memory Tips
This is a formal term for the legal 'relationship' ('Verhältnis') you have with an employer through your 'service' ('Dienst').