die Probezeit
Translation
probationary period, trial period
Examples
Die Probezeit dauert sechs Monate.
The probationary period lasts six months.
Er hat die Probezeit bestanden.
He passed the probationary period.
Grammar Patterns
to be in the probationary period (in der Probezeit sein) He is still in his probationary period.
to pass the probationary period (die Probezeit bestehen) She passed her probationary period.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bewährungsfrist; Antonyms: Festanstellung (permanent position)
Etymology
Composed of 'Probe' (trial, test) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'trial time'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a time to 'probe' a new job.