Phrase
Feierabend machen
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪ̯ərˌaːbənt ˈmaxən/
to finish work for the day
B2
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Meanings
Phrase
- to finish work for the day
Example sentence
Nach dieser Aufgabe können wir Feierabend machen.
We can call it a day after this task.
Word forms
feste Wendung
Usage
- Feierabend machen — The fixed expression means stop work for the day.
- Feierabend / Pause — Ending the working day differs from taking a temporary break.
Sobald die letzte Kiste verstaut ist, machen wir Feierabend.
As soon as the last crate is stowed away, we will finish work for the day.