VERB
arbeiten/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/to work
arbeiten is a German verb that means to work. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "arbeitete" and the past participle is "gearbeitet".
Definitions
1.to engage in physical or mental activity for a purpose, typically as one's job(general activity)
a.to be employed; to perform work
Er arbeitete viele Jahre als Ingenieur.—He worked for many years as an engineer.
b.to put effort into something
Sie arbeitete hart an ihrem Projekt.—She worked hard on her project.
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. 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.
