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    Überstunden schieben

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (verb phrase)
    neutral to slightly casual

    How it works

    This is an idiomatic verb phrase. 'Überstunden' is a plural noun meaning 'overtime hours'. 'Schieben' is a verb that literally means 'to push' or 'to shove', but in this context, it idiomatically means 'to work' or 'to put in' overtime. The phrase implies performing the action of working overtime, often in a somewhat burdensome or obligatory sense.

    Sample sentences

    Ich muss diese Woche wieder Überstunden schieben, um das Projekt fertigzustellen.

    I have to work overtime again this week to finish the project.

    Wegen der hohen Auftragslage mussten alle Mitarbeiter Überstunden schieben.

    Due to the high volume of orders, all employees had to work overtime.

    Hast du gestern auch lange Überstunden geschoben?

    Did you also work long overtime hours yesterday?

    Quick facts

    idiomatic_usage:While 'Überstunden machen' is also common and literally means 'to make overtime hours', 'Überstunden schieben' carries a slightly more informal or expressive nuance, often implying a sense of effort or burden in working those extra hours.
    verb_conjugation:The verb 'schieben' conjugates normally. For example, 'ich schiebe Überstunden', 'du schiebst Überstunden', 'er/sie/es schiebt Überstunden'. In perfect tense, it uses 'haben': 'Ich habe Überstunden geschoben'.

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    Example

    Ich muss diese Woche wieder Überstunden schieben, um das Projekt fertigzustellen.

    I have to work overtime again this week to finish the project.

    Wegen der hohen Auftragslage mussten alle Mitarbeiter Überstunden schieben.

    Due to the high volume of orders, all employees had to work overtime.

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