En 15 segundos
- Refers to working a standard 35-40 hour week.
- Commonly used to describe employment status and benefits.
- Used as an adjective with a hyphen before nouns.
Significado
This phrase describes a job or activity that takes up your entire working week. Usually, it means you are working around 35 to 40 hours every single week.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Meeting a new neighbor
I just started working full time at the hospital.
بدأت للتو العمل بدوام كامل في المستشفى.
In a job interview
I am looking for a full-time position with benefits.
أنا أبحث عن منصب بدوام كامل مع مزايا.
Texting a friend about a busy week
Being a mom is a full-time job, I'm exhausted!
كوني أماً هي وظيفة كاملة الوقت، أنا مرهقة!
Contexto cultural
Full-time status is highly coveted because it is the primary way Americans access health insurance and 401(k) retirement plans. Many employers keep workers at 29 hours to avoid the legal requirement to provide these benefits. The 35-hour work week is the legal standard for full-time work. Anything over this is considered overtime (heures supplémentaires). This reflects a strong cultural value on 'le temps libre' (free time). The term 'Seishain' (regular employee) is the cultural goal. While 'full-time' refers to hours, 'Seishain' implies a lifetime commitment from the company, including bonuses and job security. In the UK, 'full-time' is often 37.5 hours (to account for unpaid lunch breaks). The 'Zero-hours contract' is a controversial alternative where workers have no guaranteed full-time hours.
The Hyphen Rule
Always hyphenate when it's before a noun: 'full-time job'. Never hyphenate when it's after a verb: 'I work full time'.
Don't say 'a full-time'
Remember that 'full-time' is an adjective. You need a noun after it, like 'job' or 'position'.
En 15 segundos
- Refers to working a standard 35-40 hour week.
- Commonly used to describe employment status and benefits.
- Used as an adjective with a hyphen before nouns.
What It Means
Full time is all about your schedule and commitment. It means you aren't just doing something on the side. You are giving it your whole focus during the day. In most countries, this means working five days a week. It is the standard way most adults earn a living. Think of it as the 'main event' of your daily life.
How To Use It
You can use it as an adjective or an adverb. You might say, "I have a full-time job." Notice the hyphen when it comes before a noun! Or you can say, "I work full time at the bank." It is very flexible. You can use it for work, school, or even hobbies. If you play video games 40 hours a week, you're basically a full-time gamer!
When To Use It
Use this during job interviews or when meeting new people. It is the most common way to describe your employment status. Use it when you want to sound stable and professional. It is perfect for LinkedIn profiles or when talking to a landlord. It shows you have a consistent routine and a steady income.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for short tasks that take a long time. If cleaning your room took five hours, don't say it's a full-time job. That sounds a bit dramatic! Avoid using it for temporary projects that only last a few days. Also, if you work 20 hours, that is part time. Mixing these up might lead to a very confusing paycheck!
Cultural Background
In Western culture, the full-time job is a symbol of adulthood. The '9 to 5' is the classic image of this lifestyle. Many people dream of leaving the full-time grind to travel. However, full-time status usually comes with 'benefits' like health insurance. In the US, this is a very big deal. It represents security and a place in the middle class.
Common Variations
You will often hear people talk about full-time equivalent (FTE) in offices. Some might say they are a full-timer. In the UK, people might say they are 'permanent' instead of full time. Nowadays, people talk about full-time remote work. This means working the same hours but from your couch in pajamas. It is the same commitment, just a different view!
Notas de uso
The phrase is very stable across all English dialects. The only tricky part is the hyphenation, which is often ignored in casual texting but important in formal writing.
The Hyphen Rule
Always hyphenate when it's before a noun: 'full-time job'. Never hyphenate when it's after a verb: 'I work full time'.
Don't say 'a full-time'
Remember that 'full-time' is an adjective. You need a noun after it, like 'job' or 'position'.
Resume Writing
On a resume, you don't need to write 'full-time' for every job. It is assumed unless you write 'part-time' or 'contract'.
Ejemplos
6I just started working full time at the hospital.
بدأت للتو العمل بدوام كامل في المستشفى.
Used as an adverb to describe the work schedule.
I am looking for a full-time position with benefits.
أنا أبحث عن منصب بدوام كامل مع مزايا.
Used as an adjective (hyphenated) before the noun 'position'.
Being a mom is a full-time job, I'm exhausted!
كوني أماً هي وظيفة كاملة الوقت، أنا مرهقة!
Metaphorical use to show how much time something takes.
Are you going to be a full-time student this semester?
هل ستكون طالباً بدوام كامل هذا الفصل الدراسي؟
Refers to taking a complete load of classes.
He's a full-time cat petter and a part-time software engineer.
إنه مداعب قطط بدوام كامل ومهندس برمجيات بدوام جزئي.
Funny way to prioritize a hobby over a career.
I finally quit my side gig to go full time with my own business.
لقد تركت عملي الجانبي أخيراً لأتفرغ بدوام كامل لعملي الخاص.
Expresses a major life transition and commitment.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with 'full-time' or 'full time'. Remember the hyphen rule!
I am looking for a _______ job in the city.
We use a hyphen because it comes before the noun 'job'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In this sentence, 'full time' acts as an adverb describing how he works.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Are you still studying? B: Yes, I'm a _______ student at NYU.
A student who takes a complete course load is a 'full-time student'.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'Full time' (no hyphen) to its context:
In sports, 'full time' is two words and refers to the end of the game.
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Ayudas visuales
Full-time vs. Part-time
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI am looking for a _______ job in the city.
We use a hyphen because it comes before the noun 'job'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In this sentence, 'full time' acts as an adverb describing how he works.
A: Are you still studying? B: Yes, I'm a _______ student at NYU.
A student who takes a complete course load is a 'full-time student'.
Match 'Full time' (no hyphen) to its context:
In sports, 'full time' is two words and refers to the end of the game.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt depends on the country and the company. In the US, the IRS considers 30 hours full-time for health insurance purposes, but many companies define it as 35 or 40.
We hyphenate it when it acts as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., full-time worker) to show that the two words function as a single unit.
Yes! You can use 'full-time' to describe any activity that takes up your whole week, even if you aren't paid.
Full-time refers to the hours (40/week). Permanent refers to the contract having no end date. You can have a 'temporary full-time' job.
Frases relacionadas
part-time
contrastWorking fewer than the standard weekly hours.
9-to-5
similarA standard office job.
overtime
builds onTime worked beyond the regular full-time hours.
full-timer
specialized formA person who works full-time.
