die Arbeitslosigkeit, -en
unemployment
Das ist der Zustand, wenn jemand keine Stelle hat, aber gerne arbeiten möchte.
The German word "Arbeitslosigkeit" is a noun that means "unemployment." It is a compound word composed of "Arbeit" (work) and "losigkeit," which relates to being without something—in this case, work.
Similar words in German include "Arbeitslos" (unemployed), "Joblosigkeit" (joblessness), and " Erwerbslosigkeit" (also unemployment, focusing on the absence of earning).
While all these terms relate to the state of being without work, "Arbeitslosigkeit" specifically refers to the condition or rate of unemployment in a broader context, such as social or economic discussions, while "arbeitslos" is often used to describe individuals.
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Examples
Die Arbeitslosigkeit ist ein großes Problem.noun
Unemployment is a big problem.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit beeinträchtigt die Wirtschaft.noun
High unemployment affects the economy.
Arbeitslosigkeit ist ein bedeutendes gesellschaftliches Problem.noun
Unemployment is a significant societal problem.
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