NOUN
Arbeit/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t/work; job; labor
Arbeit is a German noun that means work, job, or labor. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Arbeiten".
Definitions
1.physical or mental effort to achieve something(general activity)
a.activity involving effort for a purpose
Ohne Arbeit kann man nichts erreichen.—Without work you cannot achieve anything.
2.regular position in which someone is paid to work(employment)
a.job or employment position
Er sucht eine neue Arbeit in Berlin.—He is looking for a new job in Berlin.
3.a result or product of working(result/product)
a.something created as the result of effort
Das Gemälde ist eine beeindruckende Arbeit.—The painting is an impressive piece of work.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Arbeit | die Arbeiten |
| Genitive | der Arbeit | der Arbeiten |
| Dative | der Arbeit | den Arbeiten |
| Accusative | die Arbeit | die Arbeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Arbeit" mean in English?
- "Arbeit" means work, job, or labor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Arbeit"?
- "Arbeit" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Arbeit" der, die, or das?
- "Arbeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Arbeit"?
- The plural of "Arbeit" is "Arbeiten".
- What part of speech is "Arbeit"?
- "Arbeit" is a noun in German.
