Definition
Probezeit is the German probation period; it is commonly up to six months, and notice during probation can be shorter than the statutory notice after it.
德国试用期，常见最长 6 个月；试用期内的解约通知期可能短于正式期。
Why it matters
It is the easiest exit for either side, and it changes how much notice you have.
Example
A six-month Probezeit with two weeks’ notice is a different risk from a permanent contract with three months’ notice.
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Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.