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die Arbeit→ workGerman word meaning

"die Arbeit" is a A2-level German word meaning "work". Below you can find 18 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.

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 wegen der Arbeit 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.

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