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die Arbeit→ workGerman word meaning

"die Arbeit" is a A2-level German word meaning "work". Below you can find 31 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Coffee Break
A1Work & Career

The Coffee Break

Ich bin bei der Arbeit in meinem Büro.

I am at work in my office.

The Math Test
A1School & Education

The Math Test

Morgen gibt es eine große Mathearbeit.

Tomorrow there is a big math test.

Calling in Sick
A1Work & Career

Calling in Sick

'Ich kann heute nicht zur Arbeit gehen,' denkt Tom.

'I cannot go to work today,' Tom thinks.

The Lunch Room
A1Work & Career

The Lunch Room

Wir essen und reden über die Arbeit.

We eat and talk about work.

The Taxi Ride
A1Travel

The Taxi Ride

'Ja, ich bin beruflich hier,' antwortet Anna.

'Yes, I am here for work,' Anna answers.

Forgot Their Name
A1Funny Mistakes

Forgot Their Name

'Wie läuft deine Arbeit?' frage ich.

'How is your work?' I ask.

The Coffee Machine is Broken
A1Everyday Situations

The Coffee Machine is Broken

Anna kommt früh zur Arbeit.

Anna comes to work early.

At the Shoe Store
A1Everyday Situations

At the Shoe Store

Anna braucht neue Schuhe für die Arbeit.

Anna needs new shoes for work.

Small Talk in the Elevator
A1Everyday Situations

Small Talk in the Elevator

'Ich gehe zur Arbeit,' sagt Emma.

'I am going to work,' Emma says.

The Morning Commute
A1Work & Career

The Morning Commute

Ihre Wohnung ist weit von der Arbeit entfernt.

Her apartment is far from work.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Bei der Arbeit kann Tom sich nicht konzentrieren.

At work, Tom cannot concentrate.

Drinking Enough Water
A1Health & Wellness

Drinking Enough Water

Sie nimmt sie jeden Tag zur Arbeit mit.

She takes it to work every day.

Family Reunion
A2Relationships

Family Reunion

Sie lebte wegen ihrer Arbeit weit weg in einer anderen Stadt.

She lived far away in another city because of her job.

Who Sent the Flowers?
A2Mystery & Curiosity

Who Sent the Flowers?

Sophie kam am Freitagnachmittag von der Arbeit nach Hause.

Sophie came home from work on a Friday afternoon.

The New Boss
A2Work & Career

The New Boss

'Ich hoffe, sie wird unsere Arbeit mögen,' sagte er leise.

'I hope she will like our work,' he said quietly.

Buying a Car
A2Life Changes

Buying a Car

Jeden Tag nahm sie den Bus zur Arbeit.

Every day, she took the bus to work.

Asking for Time Off
A2Work & Career

Asking for Time Off

'Das ist sehr gute Arbeit, Emma.'

'This is very good work, Emma.'

Meeting an Online Friend
A2Relationships

Meeting an Online Friend

'Ich komme nächsten Monat beruflich in deine Stadt,' schrieb er.

'I am coming to your city next month for work,' he wrote.

Keeping in Touch
A2Relationships

Keeping in Touch

Maria ist letztes Jahr für ihre Arbeit in eine neue Stadt gezogen.

Maria moved to a new city for her job last year.

Boss and Employee
A2Dialogue Practice

Boss and Employee

'Ja, alles ist gut. Ich wollte über Ihre Arbeit sprechen,' antwortete er.

'Yes, everything is fine. I wanted to talk about your work,' he replied.

Saying Goodbye
A2Relationships

Saying Goodbye

Ihre Familie zog wegen der Arbeit ihres Vaters in ein anderes Land.

Her family was moving to another country for her father's work.

Paying Bills
A2Everyday Situations

Paying Bills

Sie brauchte Internet für ihre Arbeit.

She needed internet for her work.

Making an Excuse
A2Dialogue Practice

Making an Excuse

Er sollte um acht bei der Arbeit sein.

He was supposed to be at work at eight.

The Note on the Car
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Note on the Car

David stieg in sein Auto und fuhr zur Arbeit.

David got into his car and drove to work.

The Empty House
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Empty House

Sara ging jeden Tag auf dem Weg zur Arbeit an dem alten Haus vorbei.

Sara walked past the old house every day on her way to work.

The Apology
A2Relationships

The Apology

Lisa erzählte Marias Geheimnis anderen Leuten bei der Arbeit.

Lisa told Maria's secret to other people at work.

Phone Conversation
A2Dialogue Practice

Phone Conversation

'Es war sehr stressig. Ich hatte viel Arbeit.'

'It was very busy. I had a lot of work.'

The Office Move
A2Work & Career

The Office Move

'Das wird viel Arbeit sein,' sagte Tom mit einem Seufzer.

'This will be a lot of work,' Tom said with a sigh.

Appliance Repair
A2Everyday Situations

Appliance Repair

Das beinhaltete die neue Pumpe und die Arbeitskosten.

This included the new pump and the labor.

Watching the Sunset
A2Nature & Outdoors

Watching the Sunset

Ihre Arbeit war stressig und anstrengend.

Her job was stressful and tiring.

Project Deadline
A2Work & Career

Project Deadline

'Wir haben diese Woche viel zu tun,' sagt Sarah zu ihnen.

'We have a lot of work to do this week,' Sarah tells them.

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