die Väterkarenz
Translation
paternity leave
Examples
Er nimmt drei Monate Väterkarenz.
He is taking three months of paternity leave.
In Österreich ist die Väterkarenz gesetzlich geregelt.
In Austria, paternity leave is regulated by law.
Grammar Patterns
in Väterkarenz gehen/sein to go on/be on paternity leave He is going on paternity leave soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vaterschaftsurlaub, Elternzeit
Etymology
Composed of 'Väter' (fathers) + 'Karenz' (leave, from Latin 'carere' = to lack, be without). It literally means 'fathers' leave from work'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Väter' (fathers) taking 'care' ('Karenz') of the baby. Note that this term is primarily used in Austria.