ADJECTIVE
arbeitslos/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːs/unemployed; out of work
arbeitslos is a German adjective that means unemployed or out of work. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːs/.
Definitions
1.without paid employment; not having a job(social/economic)
a.not currently employed or working
Nach dem Studium war sie mehrere Monate arbeitslos.—After finishing her studies, she was unemployed for several months.
b.out of work as a group or status
Viele arbeitslose Menschen suchen Unterstützung beim Arbeitsamt.—Many unemployed people seek support at the job center.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | arbeitslos |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "arbeitslos" mean in English?
- "arbeitslos" means unemployed or out of work. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "arbeitslos"?
- "arbeitslos" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "arbeitslos"?
- "arbeitslos" is a adjective in German.
