zeven even

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “seven short while”. Refers to employees who show up at work at 07:00 hours, the traditional start of business hours, but go home soon after.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzeː.və(n) ˈeː.və(n)/

Phrase

zeven even

  1. (Suriname, idiomatic) office worker absenteeism, sinecurism

Derived terms

  • zeven-even-ambtenaar
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