German word

Arbeitslose

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tsˌloːzə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)unemployed person

Example

Viele Arbeitslose suchen einen neuen Job.

Many unemployed people are looking for a new job.

Illustration for Arbeitslose (unemployed person)

More examples

Viele Programme unterstützen Arbeitslose bei der Jobsuche.

Many programs support unemployed people in their job search.

Core concept

A person without a paid job, checking vacancy notices and preparing applications.

Common phrases

  • junge Arbeitslose

    young unemployed people

  • alleinstehende Arbeitslose

    single unemployed people

Similar words

Arbeitsloser: A man without paid work who is seeking employment.
Arbeitslosigkeit: The state of being without a paid job.
Arbeitslosengeld: Benefits paid to someone after becoming unemployed.
Arbeitsagentur: A government office that provides job listings and guidance to job seekers.

Definition in German

Arbeitslose bezeichnet eine Person, die keiner bezahlten Arbeit nachgeht und arbeitssuchend ist.

Word origin

The noun comes from the nominalized adjective "arbeitslos", formed from "Arbeit" and the suffix "-los" meaning without.

Usage tips

  • "Arbeitslose" can mean one female unemployed person or several unemployed people; the masculine singular form is "Arbeitsloser".

Other meanings

  • jobless personnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Langzeitarbeitslosigkeitlong-term unemploymentnoun
  • Arbeitslosenquoteunemployment ratenoun

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