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How to Say ‘I work in’ in German

Ich arbeite im

ikh ahr-byteh im

[ikh ahr-byteh im]

💬 Usage Tip: Followed typically by the industry or department.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich arbeite

ikh ahr-byteh

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

I

A pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Ich arbeite im Finanzsektor.

I work in the finance sector.

arbeite

[ahr-byteh]

am working

A continuous tense of working.

Example

Ich arbeite an der Kundenbetreuung.

I am working in customer service.

im

[im]

in the

Used to specify a location where work is performed.

Example

Ich arbeite im Marketing.

I work in marketing.

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