des Vorbereitungsdienstes
Translation
of the preparatory service, of the traineeship
Examples
Die Dauer des Vorbereitungsdienstes ist gesetzlich geregelt.
The duration of the preparatory service is regulated by law.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.gen)) Noun ... of the ... (Genitive) The duration of the preparatory service is two years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: des Referendariats, der Ausbildung; Antonyms: der Festanstellung
Etymology
From 'Vorbereitung' (preparation) + 'Dienst' (service). The '-es' is the genitive singular ending, indicating possession.
Memory Tips
Recognize the '-es' ending as the genitive case, often translated as 'of the'. For example, 'the length of the traineeship'.