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working class
The entirety of workers and employees, especially wage earners in industry, viewed as a social group or class.
Die Gewerkschaften vertreten die Interessen der gesamten Arbeiterschaft gegenüber den Arbeitgebern.
The unions represent the interests of the entire working class in dealings with employers.
The word is made up of 'Arbeiter' (worker) and the suffix '-schaft'. The ending '-schaft' forms collective nouns and describes a group or community, as in 'Mannschaft' (team) or 'Gesellschaft' (society).
Die Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Ländern wurde betont.
The friendship between the two countries was emphasized.
'Arbeiterschaft' (working class) is a singular noun that refers to a large group of people. It is therefore used with a verb in the singular, even though it describes many individuals.
Die Arbeiterschaft war mit den neuen Regelungen nicht einverstanden.
The working class did not agree with the new regulations.
This word is mainly used in political, sociological, or historical contexts to describe the social class of workers. It is uncommon in everyday conversation about the employees of a company.
Das Buch analysiert die Entwicklung der Arbeiterschaft im 20. Jahrhundert.
The book analyzes the development of the working class in the 20th century.
workforce
Belegschaft refers to all employees of a particular company or organization. Arbeiterschaft specifically refers to workers and other wage earners as a social group. Belegschaft is therefore the better choice for the entire workforce of a company, while Arbeiterschaft is more appropriate when emphasizing the social context.
Die Arbeiterschaft der Fabrik fordert als soziale Gruppe höhere Löhne.
The factory's working class is calling for higher wages as a social group.
Die Belegschaft der Fabrik umfasst alle Beschäftigten im Büro und in der Produktion.
The factory's workforce includes all the employees in the offices and production areas.
