Nomen

die Kündigungszeit

notice period, period of notice

Die gesetzliche Kündigungszeit beträgt drei Monate.

The statutory notice period is three months.

Er muss die Kündigungszeit einhalten.

He has to observe the notice period.

to observe the notice period ((die Kündigungszeit einhalten)) The employer must observe the notice period.

Synonyms: Kündigungsfrist (often used interchangeably)

Composed of 'Kündigung' (termination) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Zeit' (time/period).

Think of it as the 'time' (Zeit) required for a 'termination' (Kündigung) to become effective.

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