arbeiten
Meaning and Usage
"Arbeiten" means "to work" in German. It is a common verb used to express the action of engaging in labor or working on something.
Linguistic Analysis
"Arbeiten" is an infinitive verb in German. It doesn't have a prefix or suffix and comes from the Middle High German word "arbeiten," which means "to strive."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "arbeiten" has the same meaning as its English equivalent "to work."
Cultural Context
In German culture, the value of hard work and dedication is highly regarded. The concept of "Arbeitsmoral" (work ethic) is essential in the professional and personal lives of many Germans.
Example Sentences
- Ich arbeite von Montag bis Freitag. (I work from Monday to Friday.)
- Er arbeitet als Lehrer. (He works as a teacher.)
Memory Tips
Associate "arbeiten" with the English word "labor" or "laborious," as they all relate to work and effort.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Arbeit (noun) - work
- berufstätig (adjective) - employed
- die Arbeitszeit (noun) - working hours
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As "arbeiten" is a verb, it doesn't have a gender or a plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich arbeite (I work)
- Du arbeitest (You work)
- Er/Sie/Es arbeitet (He/She/It works)
- Wir arbeiten (We work)
- Ihr arbeitet (You work)
- Sie arbeiten (They work)