der Turnus
Translation
cycle, rotation, roster, shift
Examples
Die Ärzte arbeiten in einem festen Turnus.
The doctors work in a fixed rotation.
Der nächste Turnus beginnt im September.
The next cycle begins in September.
Grammar Patterns
in a ((fixed)) Turnus ((to work)) to work in a (fixed) rotation The doctors work in a fixed rotation.
Similar Words
Zyklus (cycle), Rhythmus (rhythm), Rotation (rotation)
Etymology
From Latin 'turnus' (a turn), related to the English word 'turn'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking a turn'. A 'Turnus' is a cycle where everyone takes their turn, like a work roster or shift rotation.