No. 5,088 in German
arbeits
"Arbeits" is not a standalone word but a prefix or part of compound words in German, related to "Arbeit," meaning "work."
In a sentence
Die Arbeitswohnung bietet Platz für Konzentration.
The workspace offers room for concentration.
Here 'arbeits' is used as a prefix to modify 'Wohnung' (apartment), forming 'Arbeitswohnung' (workspace). It emphasizes the function related to 'work'.
Er hat heute eine intensive Arbeitsaufgabe erledigt.
He completed an intensive work-related task today.
In this case, 'arbeits' is a prefix to the word 'Aufgabe' (task), creating 'Arbeitsaufgabe' (work task). It signifies the nature of the task connected to work.
Die arbeitslosen Arbeitnehmer suchen neue Stellen.
The unemployed workers are looking for new jobs.
Here, 'arbeits' is part of 'arbeitslosen' (unemployed), describing someone who is without work.
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