English–German

“unemployed” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tsˌloːs/

Example

Er ist seit drei Monaten arbeitslos.

He has been unemployed for three months.

Illustration for arbeitslos (unemployed)

How to say “unemployed” in German

“Unemployed” in German is arbeitslos.

An unused employee badge beside an empty work calendar suggests someone currently outside paid employment.

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

Example sentences with arbeitslos

Sie ist arbeitslos und schreibt Bewerbungen.

She is unemployed and is writing applications.

Tips for using arbeitslos

  • German uses arbeitslos sein, not arbeitslos haben, so the usual form is "Er ist arbeitslos."

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