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 be engaged in a job or task; to perform work(employment, activity)
a.to carry out employment; to have a job
Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin an einer Schule.—She works as a teacher at a school.
2.to make an effort; to function (of a machine etc.)(effort, functioning)
a.to be in working order; to operate correctly
Die Heizung arbeitet nicht richtig.—The heating isn’t working properly.
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.
