die Kernarbeitszeit
Translation
core working hours, core time
Examples
Unsere Kernarbeitszeit ist von 10 bis 16 Uhr.
Our core working hours are from 10 am to 4 pm.
Während der Kernarbeitszeit müssen alle anwesend sein.
Everyone must be present during core working hours.
Grammar Patterns
to define/adhere to the core working hours Our company has core working hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kernzeit, Pflichtzeit; Antonyms: Gleitzeit (flextime)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kern' (core), 'Arbeit' (work), and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means the 'core work time'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'core' part of the workday where everyone must be present, like the core of an apple.