sabbatical

• Sich auf einen bezahlten, längeren Freistellungszeitraum beziehend, der einem Hochschullehrer oder anderen Arbeitnehmer für Studium, Forschung oder Reisen gewährt wird, traditionell alle sieben Jahre.

Relating to a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

1. Relating to the SabbathC1formal

   Pertaining to the Sabbath day, a day of religious observance and rest.

   sabbatlich

   • The sabbatical laws in ancient times were strictly followed.
   • He observed the sabbatical traditions every week.
   • The community gathered for a sabbatical service.

   Synonymesabbatariansabbathsabbatic

   Antonymeprofanesecularunholy

2. Relating to a break from workB2formal

   Pertaining to a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

   Sabbatical betreffend

   • She is on sabbatical leave this semester to conduct research.
   • The professor took a sabbatical year to write a book.
   • Many academics use their sabbatical time to travel and learn.

• Substantiv, das einen längeren bezahlten oder unbezahlten Freistellungszeitraum bezeichnet, der einem Beschäftigten meist nach mehreren Dienstjahren für Erholung, Reisen oder Forschung gewährt wird.

A noun referring to a period of paid leave granted to an employee, typically every seven years, for rest, travel, or research.

1. Extended leave from workB2formal

   A period of paid or unpaid leave granted to an employee, typically in academia, for rest, travel, or research, often occurring every seven years.

   Sabbatjahr

   • The professor took a sabbatical to write her book.
   • He is planning a sabbatical to study abroad.
   • After six years of teaching, she was eligible for a sabbatical.

   Synonymebreakfurloughhiatusleaveleave of absencerespitetime off