NOUN

Arbeitskraft/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌkʁaft/worker; workforce; labor force

Arbeitskraft is a German noun that means worker, workforce, or labor force. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌkʁaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Arbeitskräfte".

Definitions

1.person who performs work; individual employee(economics, employment)

a.an employee or worker in general

Viele Unternehmen suchen qualifizierte Arbeitskräfte.Many companies are looking for qualified workers.

2.the workforce; the total number of people working in a field or company(collective)

a.all employees of a company or sector

Die Arbeitskräfte in der Fabrik streiken heute.The workforce in the factory is on strike today.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Arbeitskraftdie Arbeitskräfte
Genitiveder Arbeitskraftder Arbeitskräfte
Dativeder Arbeitskraftden Arbeitskräften
Accusativedie Arbeitskraftdie Arbeitskräfte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Arbeitskraft" mean in English?
"Arbeitskraft" means worker, workforce, or labor force. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Arbeitskraft"?
"Arbeitskraft" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌkʁaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Arbeitskraft" der, die, or das?
"Arbeitskraft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Arbeitskraft"?
The plural of "Arbeitskraft" is "Arbeitskräfte".
What part of speech is "Arbeitskraft"?
"Arbeitskraft" is a noun in German.

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