NOUN

Arbeitslosigkeit/ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːzɪçkaɪ̯t/unemployment

Arbeitslosigkeit is a German noun that means unemployment. It is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːzɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the state of being without paid work(economics; social)

a.lack of employment among people who are able to work

Die Arbeitslosigkeit ist in den letzten Jahren gestiegen.Unemployment has risen in recent years.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Arbeitslosigkeit
Genitiveder Arbeitslosigkeit
Dativeder Arbeitslosigkeit
Accusativedie Arbeitslosigkeit

Frequently asked questions

What does "Arbeitslosigkeit" mean in English?
"Arbeitslosigkeit" means unemployment. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Arbeitslosigkeit"?
"Arbeitslosigkeit" is pronounced /ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sloːzɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Arbeitslosigkeit" der, die, or das?
"Arbeitslosigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Arbeitslosigkeit"?
"Arbeitslosigkeit" is a noun in German.

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