Der Arbeitnehmer
Example: Der Arbeitnehmer beginnt jeden Tag um acht Uhr zu arbeiten.
Definition
"Der Arbeitnehmer" refers to a person who is employed by an organization or individual and performs work in exchange for wages or salary. It specifically denotes an employee who carries out tasks as part of a job contract.
Etymology
The word "Arbeitnehmer" is a German compound made from "Arbeit" meaning work, and "Nehmer" meaning taker or receiver. It literally translates to 'work taker,' highlighting the role of someone who takes on work from an employer. Did you know that this term emphasizes the employee’s position in the employment relationship, contrasting with "Arbeitgeber," the work giver or employer?
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"Der Arbeitnehmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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