German word

Arbeiterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯təʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale worker

Example

Viele Arbeiterinnen arbeiten in dieser Fabrik.

Many female workers work in this factory.

Illustration for Arbeiterin (female worker)

More examples

Die qualifizierte Arbeiterin führte die Schulung für neue Kollegen durch.

The qualified female worker conducted the training for new colleagues.

Core concept

A woman in work clothes operates machinery on a factory floor.

Common phrases

  • qualifizierte Arbeiterin

    qualified female worker

  • Arbeiterin auf der Baustelle

    female worker on the construction site

  • saisonale Arbeiterin

    seasonal female worker

Similar words

Mitarbeiterin: A female coworker or employee within the same organization.
Angestellte: A woman employed in a paid office, clerical, or administrative position.
Beschäftigte: A person in employment, with no gender specified.
Arbeitende: Someone engaged in work, regardless of gender.

Definition in German

Weibliche Form von Arbeiter; eine Frau, die beruflich insbesondere handwerkliche oder industrielle Arbeit verrichtet.

Word origin

Arbeiterin is formed from Arbeiter, 'worker', with the feminine suffix -in; Arbeiter itself combines Arbeit with the agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • Arbeiterin is feminine and takes the article die, while its plural is Arbeiterinnen.

Other meanings

  • workernoun
  • laborernoun

Opposites

  • Arbeitgeberinfemale employernoun
  • Chefinfemale bossnoun

Related words

  • Arbeiterklasseworking classnoun
  • Arbeitervertretungworkers' representationnoun

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