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Mutterschutz
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German
de:
Etymology
de :af Mutter<t:mother> Schutz<t:protection>
From de Mutter mother Schutz protection
Pronunciation
de /ˈmʊtɐˌʃʊt͡s/
de De-Mutterschutz.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de Mut ter schutz
Noun
m.sg
maternity leave
Usage notes
In German law, Mutterschutz is specifically the period beginning six weeks before the baby's due date and ending eight weeks after the birth, during which the mother is legally not permitted to work. de Elternzeit is available, but optional, for both parents and can last for up to three years after the birth.
Declension
m.sg
See also
de Elternzeit
Further reading