der Arbeitende
worker
A person who is currently doing work or is employed in a profession.
EXAMPLE
Der Arbeitende darf während der Bedienung der Maschine nicht abgelenkt werden.
The worker must not be distracted while operating the machine.
der Arbeitende
worker
der Arbeitende, die Arbeitenden
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitenden |
| genitive | des Arbeitenden |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Arbeitende | die Arbeitenden |
| accusative | den Arbeitenden | die Arbeitenden |
| dative | dem Arbeitenden | den Arbeitenden |
| genitive | des Arbeitenden | der Arbeitenden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitenden |
| genitive | der Arbeitenden |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Arbeitende | die Arbeitenden |
| accusative | die Arbeitende | die Arbeitenden |
| dative | der Arbeitenden | den Arbeitenden |
| genitive | der Arbeitenden | der Arbeitenden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Der Arbeitende' (the worker) is a nominalized present participle of the verb 'arbeiten' (to work). The ending '-end' describes a person while an activity is taking place; capitalization turns the form into a noun.
EXAMPLE
Der Arbeitende muss vor Beginn der Pause seine Werkzeuge sicher ablegen.
The worker must safely put away his tools before the start of the break.
Formal usage
The word is used particularly in regulations, safety rules, and factual texts when the activity of a person is the focus.
EXAMPLE
Für den Arbeitenden gelten im Labor strenge Sicherheitsregeln.
Strict safety rules apply to workers in the laboratory.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'die Sicherheit der Arbeitenden' (the safety of workers), 'der Schutz der Arbeitenden' (the protection of workers), and 'Pausen für die Arbeitenden' (breaks for workers). The word often appears in texts about working conditions or safety measures.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Anlage verbessert den Schutz der Arbeitenden deutlich.
The new system significantly improves worker safety.
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