Translation of German word "Mitarbeiter" to English
derMitarbeiter
/miːtʁɔʏbɐ/
Meaning
NounA person who provides labor to a company or another person.
How to use
The masculine noun Mitarbeiter ('employee / co-worker / staff member') is composed of mit (with) and Arbeiter (worker). It declines regularly and does not get an ending in the nominative plural (die Mitarbeiter). Feminine counterpart is Mitarbeiterin.
🇬🇧 English
employee
Example
Der Mitarbeiter ist sehr intelligent.
The employee is very intelligent.
Der Mitarbeiter ist sehr unzufrieden.
The employee is very dissatisfied.
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Common phrases
- freier Mitarbeiter— freelancer / independent contractor
- neuer Mitarbeiter— new employee / staff member
- Mitarbeiterin— female employee (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Mitarbeiter"?▼
The German word "der Mitarbeiter" is defined as: "A person who provides labor to a company or another person."
What does the German word "der Mitarbeiter" mean?▼
The German word "der Mitarbeiter" means "employee" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Mitarbeiter ist sehr freundlich." (which translates as "The employee is very intelligent.").
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