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worker
A person who performs physical labor for wages, especially in industry, crafts/trades, or construction.
Die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle tragen Helme und Sicherheitsschuhe.
The workers on the construction site wear helmets and safety shoes.
worker
In biology, a sterile member of a social insect colony, such as ants or bees, responsible for supplying the colony and building.
Ein Bienenvolk besteht aus einer Königin, Drohnen und Tausenden von Arbeitern.
A bee colony consists of a queen, drones, and thousands of workers.
hard worker
In a figurative sense, a person who works very diligently and tirelessly.
Er ist ein wahrer Arbeiter, der auch am Wochenende noch für das Projekt da ist.
He is a true hard worker who is still there for the project even on weekends.
The word 'Arbeiter' (worker) is derived directly from the verb 'arbeiten' (to work). The ending '-er' here indicates the person who performs the activity, so 'someone who works'.
Die Firma sucht neue Arbeiter für die Produktion.
The company is looking for new workers for production.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Arbeiter' (worker) from the context. If we are talking about jobs and industry, it refers to a person. In connection with insects like bees, it refers to an animal. If a person is being praised for their diligence, it refers to a quality.
Die Arbeiter streiken für höhere Löhne.
The workers are striking for higher wages.
In the meaning 'wage laborer', the word is often connected with certain industries or is part of compounds. Typical examples are 'Bauarbeiter' (construction worker), 'Fabrikarbeiter' (factory worker), or 'Hafenarbeiter' (dockworker).
Viele Arbeiter in der Automobilindustrie machen sich Sorgen um ihre Zukunft.
Many workers in the automotive industry are worried about their future.
When a person is described as an 'Arbeiter' (worker), even though that is not their profession, it emphasizes their great diligence. This is often reinforced by adjectives like 'wahrer' (true), 'echter' (real), or 'unermüdlicher' (tireless).
Unser Teamkapitän ist ein echter Arbeiter auf dem Spielfeld.
Our team captain is a real hard worker on the field.
employee
Mitarbeiter and Arbeiter can both refer to an employed person in a business. Mitarbeiter emphasizes belonging to an organization, while Arbeiter particularly highlights physical work for wages. Use Mitarbeiter for the organizational role and Arbeiter for the activity being described.
Der Arbeiter des Betriebs trägt heute schwere Säcke auf die Baustelle.
The worker at the company is carrying heavy sacks to the construction site today.
Der Mitarbeiter des Betriebs nimmt heute an der Teambesprechung teil.
The employee at the company is attending his team meeting today.
