der Arbeitnehmer, –
employee
Eine Person, die für einen Betrieb oder eine Firma tätig ist und dafür Lohn oder Gehalt bekommt.
The German word "Arbeitnehmer" is a noun that means "employee" or "worker". It is composed of the words "Arbeit" (work) and "nehme" (derived from "nehmen", meaning to take), thus literally translating to "one who takes work". Similar words in German include "Beschäftigte" (employed person) and "Werktätige" (working person).
The key difference between "Arbeitnehmer" and these similar terms is that "Arbeitnehmer" specifically emphasizes the employment relationship in a formal context, typically regarding the legal aspects of being an employee, whereas "Beschäftigte" can apply more broadly to anyone who is working, including self-employed individuals, depending on the context.
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Examples
Die Arbeitnehmer müssen ihren Chef respektieren.noun
The employees have to respect their boss.
Arbeitnehmer in dieser Firma erhalten zusätzliche Gesundheitsleistungen.noun
Employees in this company receive additional health benefits.
Arbeitnehmer müssen oft Überstunden leisten.noun
Employees often have to work overtime.
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