noun

die Arbeit, -en

work

Etwas, das man tut, um Geld zu verdienen oder eine Aufgabe zu erfüllen.

The German word "Arbeit" is a noun meaning "work" or "labor". It refers not only to employment and professional activities but also to the effort or task involved in producing a result. There are no words combined to create "Arbeit" as it is a single, whole word itself. Similar words in German that pertain to work include "Beruf" (profession), "Beschäftigung" (employment), and "Tätigkeit" (activity).

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Examples

Ich gehe zur Arbeit.noun

I am going to work.

Die Arbeit beginnt um neun Uhr morgens.noun

The work starts at nine in the morning.

Die Arbeit beginnt früh am Morgen.noun

The work begins early in the morning.

Meine Arbeit macht mir Spaß.noun

My work is fun for me.

Meine Arbeit macht Spaß.noun

My work is fun.

Nach der Arbeit trinke ich einen Kaffee.noun

After work I drink a coffee.

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