How to Say ‘Work’ in German
Der Arbeit
dare AR-bite
[dare AR-bite]
💬 Usage Tip: In the phrase bei der Arbeit, der is dative feminine because the noun is die Arbeit.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Case endings show up in everyday fixed phrases, even when you don't notice them yet.
Phrase Breakdown
Der
[dare]
the
Here der is the dative feminine article used with Arbeit.
Wegen der Arbeit muss ich den Termin verschieben.
Because of work I have to reschedule the appointment.
Arbeit
[AR-bite]
work
Refers to one’s work or job.
Der Arbeit wegen kann ich erst später kommen.
Because of work I can only come later.
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