Der Arbeiter
Example: Die Arbeiter organisierten sich für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen im Betrieb.
Definition
"Der Arbeiter" refers to a worker, especially someone involved in manual labor or industrial work. It commonly denotes individuals who perform physical tasks or labor in factories or other workplaces, often in the context of social or economic history.
Etymology
The word "der Arbeiter" comes from the German verb 'arbeiten,' meaning 'to work.' It originated from Old High German 'arbeiti,' which meant labor or hardship. Did you know? The term reflects not just the act of working but also historically linked to the working class and their social conditions.
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