VERB
arbeiten/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to work; to labor; to function
arbeiten is a German verb that means to work, to labor, or to function. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "arbeitete" and the past participle is "gearbeitet".
Definitions
1.to perform work or labor, usually a job(action, labor)
a.to be employed or have a job
Ich arbeite als Lehrer.—I work as a teacher.
b.to exert effort or do physical/mental work
Er arbeitet den ganzen Tag im Garten.—He works all day in the garden.
2.to function or operate as intended (machines, devices)(functioning of things)
a.to function (devices, machines)
Die Maschine arbeitet einwandfrei.—The machine is working perfectly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | arbeiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | arbeite |
| Present (du) | arbeitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | arbeitet |
| Preterite (ich) | arbeitete |
| Participle II | gearbeitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | arbeitete |
| Imperative (singular) | arbeite |
| Imperative (plural) | arbeitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "arbeiten" mean in English?
- "arbeiten" means to work, to labor, or to function. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "arbeiten"?
- "arbeiten" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "arbeiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "arbeiten" is "gearbeitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "arbeiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "arbeiten" becomes "arbeitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "arbeiten"?
- "arbeiten" is a verb in German.
