Der Arbeitnehmer
Example: Der Arbeitnehmer erhielt pünktlich sein Gehalt am Monatsende.
Definition
"Der Arbeitnehmer" refers to an employee or worker who performs work or services under a contract of employment, typically receiving wages or salary in return. It designates the individual who is employed by an employer and is subject to their control and direction.
Etymology
The term "der Arbeitnehmer" originates from the German words 'nehmen' (to take) and 'Arbeit' (work). It literally means 'the one who takes work,' highlighting the role of an individual accepting employment. Did you know that the word emphasizes the receiving aspect of work rather than just performing it?
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"Der Arbeitnehmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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