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How to Say ‘Here is my employment contract.’ in German

Hier ist mein Arbeitsvertrag.

heer ist mine AR-baits-fehr-trahk

[heer ist mine AR-baits-fehr-trahk]

💬 Usage Tip: Arbeitsvertrag is Arbeit "work" + Vertrag "contract", joined by an extra s. Same in Arbeitsplatz "workplace".

Phrase Breakdown

Hier ist

heer ist

Here is

A common way to hand something over. 'Hier' has a long 'ee' sound, like 'here' without the r.

Example

Hier ist der Schlüssel.

Here is the key.

Words in this phrase

Hier

[heer]

here

Refers to this place, such as the current event or location.

Example

Es ist gut, hier neue Leute kennenzulernen.

It is good to meet new people here.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

mein Arbeitsvertrag.

mine AR-baits-fehr-trahk

my employment contract

'Arbeitsvertrag' combines 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Vertrag' (contract). Stress the first syllable: AR-beits-ver-trag. The 'v' sounds like an English 'f'.

Example

Ich unterschreibe mein Arbeitsvertrag morgen.

I'm signing my employment contract tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

mein

[mine]

'Mein' means 'my' and refers to something belonging to the speaker.

Example

Ja, mein Bruder auch freut sich auf die WM.

Yes, my brother is also looking forward to the World Cup.

Arbeitsvertrag

[AR-baits-fehr-trahk]

employment contract

Written agreement between employer and employee.

Example

Der Arbeitsvertrag ist unbefristet.

The employment contract is permanent.

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