VERB
arbeiten/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to work; to be employed
arbeiten is a German verb that means to work or to be employed. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "arbeitete" and the past participle is "gearbeitet".
Definitions
1.to perform work or be employed(employment or occupation)
a.to have a job (for a person)
Mein Bruder arbeitet als Ingenieur.—My brother works as an engineer.
b.to operate or function (for a machine, organization, etc.)
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 or to be employed. 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.
