noun

das Arbeitsleben, –

munkaélet

The German word Arbeitsleben is a compound noun made of:

  • Arbeit (work, labor)
  • Leben (life)

It means working life or professional life, referring to the period or aspects of life related to one's job or career.

Similar words:

  • Berufsleben (professional life, career life)
  • Erwerbsleben (gainful employment life)

Difference:

  • Arbeitsleben emphasizes the broader concept of life spent working.
  • Berufsleben focuses more specifically on the professional or vocational career aspect.
  • Erwerbsleben emphasizes employment, usually paid work.

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Examples

Das Arbeitsleben kann sehr herausfordernd sein.noun

A munkaélet nagyon kihívást jelentő lehet.

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