Der Arbeitgeber
Example: Der Arbeitgeber bezahlt die Gehälter pünktlich jeden Monat.
Definition
"Der Arbeitgeber" refers to the person, company, or organization that hires and pays employees for their work. It is the entity responsible for providing wages and overseeing the employment relationship, such as in the example phrase where the employer pays salaries punctually every month.
Etymology
The word "der Arbeitgeber" originates from the German words 'Arbeit' meaning 'work' and 'Geber' meaning 'giver.' Thus, it literally translates to 'work giver.' Did you know? This compound perfectly captures the role of an employer as the one who provides work and compensation.
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"Der Arbeitgeber" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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