noun

die Arbeitsstelle, -n

job · workplace

Ort, an dem eine Person regelmäßig Aufgaben für Geld erledigt.

The German word "Arbeitsstelle" is a noun that means "job" or "employment position." It is composed of two parts: "Arbeit" (work) and "Stelle" (place or position). The term is commonly used to refer to a specific job or position within a company or organization. Similar words in German include "Job," "Anstellung" (employment), and "Stelle" (position or post).

The difference between "Arbeitsstelle" and the similar terms:

  • Job: This is an English loanword commonly used in German but may imply a less formal or non-permanent position.
  • Anstellung: This term can imply a formal employment arrangement or contract, often associated with a more stable role compared to "Arbeitsstelle."
  • Stelle: This is a broader term that can refer to any position and is not necessarily restricted to employment.

"Arbeitsstelle" specifically emphasizes the work aspect of the position.

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Examples

Er sucht eine neue Arbeitsstelle.noun

He is looking for a new job.

Sie geht zur Arbeitsstelle.noun

She goes to her workplace.

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