Arbeiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Arbeiten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to work", "to labor" or "to be employed".

Essential properties of "arbeiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: arbeiten
  • Simple past: arbeitete
  • Participle: gearbeitet

See full conjugation of arbeiten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "arbeiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perform a physical or mental activity for a goal or occupation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss heute bis spät in die Nacht arbeiten.I have to work late into the night today.
  2. Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin an einer Grundschule.She works as a teacher at an elementary school.
  3. Wir arbeiten hart, um unser Ziel zu erreichen.We work hard to achieve our goal.

2.) "To function or operate (for devices/machines)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Drucker arbeitet nicht richtig.The printer is not working properly.
  2. Diese alte Maschine arbeitet immer noch einwandfrei.This old machine still works perfectly.
  3. Das System arbeitet effizient unter hoher Last.The system operates efficiently under high load.

3.) "To intensely study or dedicate oneself to a topic or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er arbeitet an seiner Doktorarbeit.He is working on his doctoral thesis.
  2. Sie arbeitet an einem neuen Buch.She is working on a new book.
  3. Die Forscher arbeiten an einem Heilmittel für diese Krankheit.The researchers are working on a cure for this disease.

4.) "To collaborate with someone on a task or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir arbeiten eng mit unseren Kollegen aus den USA zusammen.We work closely with our colleagues from the USA.
  2. Die beiden Firmen arbeiten an einem gemeinsamen Projekt.The two companies are working on a joint project.
  3. Sie arbeiten oft mit anderen Künstlern zusammen.They often work together with other artists.
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