NOUN
Arbeiter/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɐ/worker; laborer; workman
Arbeiter is a German noun that means worker, laborer, or workman. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Arbeiter".
Definitions
1.someone who performs physical or manual work, usually for wages(person, occupation)
a.a person employed in industry, agriculture, or other manual labor
Viele Arbeiter in der Fabrik arbeiten im Schichtdienst.—Many workers in the factory work in shifts.
b.blue-collar worker (as opposed to office worker)
Zwischen Angestellten und Arbeitern gibt es oft unterschiedliche Tarifverträge.—There are often different collective agreements for salaried employees and workers.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Arbeiter | die Arbeiter |
| Genitive | des Arbeiters | der Arbeiter |
| Dative | dem Arbeiter | den Arbeitern |
| Accusative | den Arbeiter | die Arbeiter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Arbeiter" mean in English?
- "Arbeiter" means worker, laborer, or workman. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Arbeiter"?
- "Arbeiter" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Arbeiter" der, die, or das?
- "Arbeiter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Arbeiter"?
- The plural of "Arbeiter" is "Arbeiter".
- What part of speech is "Arbeiter"?
- "Arbeiter" is a noun in German.
