German word

Arbeitsbedingung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tsbəˌdɪŋʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounworking conditions

Example

Die Arbeitsbedingungen in dieser Firma sind gut.

The working conditions at this company are good.

Illustration for Arbeitsbedingung (working conditions)

More examples

Viele Arbeitnehmer streben nach besseren Arbeitsbedingungen.

Many employees strive for better working conditions.

Core concept

A job's full package: the pay, schedule, and workplace setup that shape daily work.

Common phrases

  • verbesserte Arbeitsbedingungen

    improved working conditions

  • tarifliche Arbeitsbedingungen

    working conditions under a collective agreement

  • nach besseren Arbeitsbedingungen streben

    strive for better working conditions

Similar words

Arbeitsvertrag: A written agreement defining employment terms such as duties, pay, duration, and dismissal.
Gehalt: Regular pay received for work, such as a monthly salary or annual wage.
Arbeitszeit: The agreed hours worked each day or week.
Arbeitsklima: The atmosphere and relationships in a workplace that affect how comfortable work feels.

Definition in German

Gesamt der Vereinbarungen und Umstände, unter denen jemand arbeitet, einschließlich Lohn, Arbeitszeit und Arbeitsumfeld.

Word origin

Arbeitsbedingung is a compound of Arbeit ('work') and Bedingung ('condition'), which is derived from the verb bedingen ('to condition or require').

Usage tips

  • The plural Arbeitsbedingungen is common when discussing overall conditions, although the singular Arbeitsbedingung is grammatically normal.

Other meanings

  • terms of employmentnoun
  • working environmentnoun

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