Arbeit
work / job
A feminine noun (die Arbeit). Covers both 'work' (activity) and 'job' (employment). German work culture values 'Feierabend' — the clear boundary between work and free time.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Arbeit | die Arbeiten | /ˈaʁbaɪt/ |
Example Sentences
Ich gehe zur Arbeit.
I'm going to work.
Die Arbeit macht mir Spaß.
I enjoy my work.
Er hat viel Arbeit.
He has a lot of work.
Compound Words
Arbeitsplatz (der) — workplace
Hausarbeit (die) — housework
Zusammenarbeit (die) — cooperation
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Arbeit' (nominative)
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