arbeitsfähig
fit for work
Physically and mentally able to perform professional or other work.
EXAMPLE
Nach seiner Genesung ist er wieder arbeitsfähig.
After his recovery, he is fit for work again.
arbeitsfähig
fit for work / operational
arbeitsfähig – arbeitsfähiger – am arbeitsfähigsten
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Meanings
arbeitsfähig
operational
Organized or equipped in such a way that a group, committee, or institution can fulfill its tasks.
EXAMPLE
Der Ausschuss ist trotz der fehlenden Mitglieder noch arbeitsfähig.
The committee is still operational despite the missing members.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry arbeitsfähig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | arbeitsfähig |
|---|---|
| comparative | arbeitsfähiger |
| superlative | am arbeitsfähigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to arbeitsfähig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to arbeitsfähig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to arbeitsfähig.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Arbeitsfähig' (fit for work / operational) is made up of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'fähig' (able). The compound therefore describes the ability to perform work or fulfill a work-related task.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Behandlung erklärte die Ärztin ihn wieder für arbeitsfähig.
After the treatment, the doctor declared him fit for work again.
Register and context
'Arbeitsfähig' (fit for work / operational) is especially common in medical, professional, and organizational contexts. The word can refer to an individual as well as to a group or institution.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht beurteilt, ob die Abteilung weiterhin arbeitsfähig ist.
The report assesses whether the department is still operational.
Typical expression
When referring to people, 'arbeitsfähig' (fit for work) often occurs with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), or 'bleiben' (to remain). The expression 'wieder arbeitsfähig sein' (to be fit for work again) is especially common when someone returns after an illness or injury.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Operation wurde sie nach einigen Wochen wieder arbeitsfähig.
After the operation, she was fit for work again after a few weeks.
Organizational context
When referring to groups or institutions, 'arbeitsfähig' (operational) describes whether they can fulfill their tasks despite missing members, technical problems, or other difficulties.
EXAMPLE
Der Krisenstab blieb trotz des Stromausfalls arbeitsfähig.
The crisis team remained operational despite the power outage.
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