back shift

bæk ʃɪft
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Translation of back shift into German

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.UK
change in verb tense to a past form
TECH.UK
Rückverschiebung
  • In reported speech, a back shift is often required.In der indirekten Rede ist häufig eine Rückverschiebung erforderlich.
2.

work schedule

RareUK
group of workers on late afternoon to midnight shift
RareUK
  • The back shift starts at 4 PM and ends at midnight.Die Spätschicht beginnt um 16 Uhr und endet um Mitternacht.
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Synonyms and analogies of back shift in English

Examples of back shift in a sentence

  • The grammar lesson covered back shift rules.
  • The back shift usually handles the late-night orders.
  • He prefers working the back shift for the extra pay.

Translations of "back shift" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Abendschichtn.

He enjoys the back shift because it allows him to avoid traffic.

Er genießt die Abendschicht, weil er dadurch den Verkehr meiden kann.

He joined the team on the back shift last month and loves it.

Er hat letzten Monat im Team der Abendschicht angefangen und liebt es.

dieVerschiebungnf.

The back shift in his speech made everything sound like a distant memory.

Die Verschiebung in seiner Rede ließ alles wie eine ferne Erinnerung klingen.

His essay lacked clarity because he didn't apply the back shift correctly.

Seine Abhandlung war unklar, weil er die Verschiebung nicht richtig angewendet hat.

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back shift: Examples and translations in context

Many local businesses rely on part-time staff to cover the back shift.

Viele lokale Geschäfte sind auf Teilzeitkräfte angewiesen, um die Abendschicht abzudecken.

My friend switched to the back shift to have more free time in the day.

Mein Freund hat zur Abendschicht gewechselt, um tagsüber mehr Freizeit zu haben.

After training, he accepted the back shift to earn extra money.

Nach dem Training nahm er die Abendschicht an, um zusätzliches Geld zu verdienen.

Management offers incentives for those willing to work the back shift.

Das Management bietet Anreize für diejenigen, die bereit sind, die Abendschicht zu arbeiten.

He often feels tired after finishing the back shift late at night.

Er fühlt sich oft müde, nachdem er die Abendschicht spät in der Nacht beendet hat.

She found the back shift surprisingly peaceful compared to the noisy daytime crowd.

Sie fand die Abendschicht überraschend friedlich im Vergleich zur lauten Menschenmenge am Tag.

On the back shift, fewer customers visit the restaurant during the late hours.

Während der Abendschicht kommen weniger Kunden in den späten Stunden ins Restaurant.

During the back shift, the atmosphere is different and more relaxed.

Während der Abendschicht ist die Atmosphäre anders und entspannter.

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