English–German

“working” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɛːtɪç/

Example

Sie ist seit Jahren als Ärztin tätig.

She has been working as a doctor for years.

Illustration for tätig (working)

How to say “working” in German

“Working” in German is tätig.

A person actively performing the duties of a job or role.

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

Example sentences with tätig

Viele Studenten sind neben dem Studium tätig.

Many students work alongside their studies.

Tips for using tätig

  • Tätig is more formal than arbeitend and commonly describes professional activity in administrative or official language.

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