English–German

“employee” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌʃtɛltə/

Example

Die Angestellte arbeitet im Büro.

The employee works in the office.

Illustration for Angestellte (employee)

How to say “employee” in German

“Employee” in German is Angestellte.

A worker whose job is organized by an employer, whether at a desk or in another workplace.

Full entry for Angestellte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Angestellte

Die Angestellte am Empfang gibt Auskunft.

The employee at reception provides information.

Tips for using Angestellte

  • Angestellt sein normally takes bei plus the dative for the employer, as in Sie ist bei einer Bank angestellt.

Other German words for “employee”

Viele Bedienstete arbeiten im Museum.

Many employees work at the museum.

Die Mitarbeiter helfen den Kunden am Schalter.

The employees help customers at the counter.

Die Arbeitnehmer fordern bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.

The employees are demanding better working conditions.

Die Mitarbeiterin hilft dem Kunden.

The employee helps the customer.

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