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arbeiten

work

Meaning of arbeiten

do a job

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German[ˈaʁbaɪtn̩]
work
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arbeiten belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

arbeitenwork
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What's the difference between arbeiten / beschäftigt sein

🇩🇪German
arbeiten

Colloquial for doing a job, often a casual or temporary one. Less neutral than standard arbeiten.

A1Often

Ich jobbe am Wochenende in einem Café.

Я подрабатываю по выходным в кафе.

B
🇩🇪German
beschäftigt sein

Neutral for being employed or occupied with work. Slightly more formal than simple arbeiten.

A1Very Often

Sie ist in einer großen Firma beschäftigt.

Она работает в большой компании.

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arbeiten translation: work. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce arbeiten

[ˈaʁbaɪtn̩]

arbeiten translation

work

arbeiten transcription

[ˈaʁbaɪtn̩]

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arbeiten meaning: what does it mean?

eine Tätigkeit ausüben; einen Job machen

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arbeiten is pronounced as [ˈaʁbaɪtn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is arbeiten part of Professions vocabulary?

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