Der Arbeitnehmer
Example: Der Arbeitnehmer beginnt jeden Tag um acht Uhr zu arbeiten.
Definition
"Der Arbeitnehmer" refers to an employee or worker who performs labor or services for an employer in exchange for payment. It specifically denotes the person engaged in a job or occupation, typically under a contract or agreement.
Etymology
The word "der Arbeitnehmer" comes from German, combining 'Arbeit' meaning 'work' and 'Nehmer' meaning 'taker'. So, it literally means 'work taker,' highlighting the role of the individual who takes on or accepts work from an employer. Did you know this term emphasizes the receiving end of labor in the employment relationship?
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"Der Arbeitnehmer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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