die Kündigungszeit
Translation
notice period, period of notice
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
to observe the notice period ((die Kündigungszeit einhalten)) The employer must observe the notice period.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kündigungsfrist (often used interchangeably)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kündigung' (termination) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Zeit' (time/period).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'time' (Zeit) required for a 'termination' (Kündigung) to become effective.