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; jobless(social/economic)

a.having no work or job

Seit sechs Monaten ist er arbeitslos.He has been unemployed for six months.

b.in a state of being out of work, especially temporarily

Viele Menschen wurden während der Krise arbeitslos.Many people became unemployed during the crisis.

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.

Related adjectives

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.