foglio presenze
In Italian, the English phrase "timesheet" is translated as foglio presenze.
The term foglio presenze is the standard expression used in Italy within human resources and administrative contexts to describe a document used for recording hours worked on various tasks.
Meaning: a document that allows for the recording of hours worked on various tasks (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of foglio, meaning sheet and presenze, meaning attendances or presences.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is typically used in the singular form, but you can use fogli presenze to refer to multiple timesheets.
Did you know?
- The concept of recording 'presence' is so central that the Italian word presentismo describes the counterproductive habit of staying at work late just to be seen by the boss.
- The word foglio shares the same Latin root as the English word 'foliage', as both stem from the concept of a leaf.
- An Italian employer might use the verb timbrare to mean 'to clock in' on a timesheet, which literally means 'to stamp'.
Examples in context
- Mi potresti fornire una copia della mia scheda di presenza?Could you provide me with a copy of my timesheet?
- Ricordati di compilare il registro delle ore a fine giornata.Remember to fill out the timesheet at the end of the day.
- I dipendenti sono tenuti a consegnare il foglio presenze entro il primo giorno del mese successivo.Employees are required to submit the timesheet by the first day of the following month.
- Hai compilato la tua scheda dei turni per questa settimana?Have you filled out your timesheet for this week?
- Devo compilare il foglio presenze ogni settimana.I have to fill out the timesheet every week.
- Il foglio presenze è pronto per la firma.The timesheet is ready for signing.
Example conversation
In an office, a colleague asks another about administrative paperwork.
- AlessandroGiulia, hai consegnato il foglio presenze questo mese?Giulia, have you submitted the timesheet this month?
- GiuliaNo, Alessandro, lo faccio subito dopo pranzo.No, Alessandro, I will do it right after lunch.
- AlessandroVa bene, è importante farlo entro oggi.Okay, it is important to do it by today.
- GiuliaNon preoccuparti, me ne occupo ora.Don't worry, I'm taking care of it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries foglio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
