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

Positivearbeitslos

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.

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