adjective
erwerbstätig
dolgozni
Jemand, der eine Arbeit hat und damit Geld verdient.
The German word "erwerbstätig" is an adjective describing someone who is gainfully employed or in active employment. It is made up of two parts:
- Erwerb: "gain," "earning," or "acquisition" (related to earning a living)
- Tätig: "active" or "working"
So, "erwerbstätig" literally refers to being active in earning or working.
Similar words:
- berufstätig — professionally employed
- beschäftigt — employed/occupied
- angestellt — employed (usually implies being hired)
Differences:
- erwerbstätig is the broadest term referring to anyone engaged in paid work.
- berufstätig implies paid employment in a profession or career.
- beschäftigt focuses on being occupied or employed, but can also mean being busy.
- angestellt specifically means officially employed or hired by an employer.
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Examples
Meine Mutter ist erwerbstätig.adjective
Anyám dolgozik.
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