Arbeiten
Example: Ich arbeite jeden Tag von neun bis fünf.
Definition
"Arbeiten" means to perform tasks or engage in physical or mental effort, typically to achieve a goal or earn a living. It involves applying oneself to a job or duty, as in the example phrase, 'Ich arbeite jeden Tag von neun bis fünf,' meaning 'I work every day from nine to five.'
Etymology
The German word "arbeiten" comes from Old High German 'arabeit,' meaning toil or labor. It is related to the Middle High German 'arbeiten' and is connected to the idea of hardship or effort. Did you know? The word originally implied physical hardship before evolving to include any kind of work or employment.
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"Arbeiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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