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working group
A group of people who work together for a limited time in order to complete a specific task or work on a project.
Eine Arbeitsgruppe aus verschiedenen Abteilungen wurde gebildet, um den Prozess zu optimieren.
A working group from various departments was formed to optimize the process.
The word is clearly made up of 'die Arbeit' (work) and 'die Gruppe' (group). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two words. So it is literally a 'group for work.'
Die Arbeitsgruppe trifft sich jeden Freitag.
The working group meets every Friday.
The context tells you whether a temporary or a permanent group is meant. Verbs such as 'bilden' (to form) or 'einsetzen' (to set up/appoint) point to a temporary group for a project. Names of professors or institutes point to a permanent research group.
Für das neue Projekt wurde eine spezielle Arbeitsgruppe gebildet.
A special working group was formed for the new project.
When referring to a temporary project group, verbs such as 'eine Arbeitsgruppe bilden' (to form a working group), 'eine Arbeitsgruppe einrichten' (to set up a working group), or 'in einer Arbeitsgruppe mitarbeiten' (to participate in a working group) are often used.
Alle Abteilungen sollen in der neuen Arbeitsgruppe mitarbeiten.
All departments are expected to participate in the new working group.
In the context of a permanent research or departmental unit, typical verbs are 'eine Arbeitsgruppe leiten' (to head a research group), 'einer Arbeitsgruppe angehören' (to belong to a research group), or 'in einer Arbeitsgruppe forschen' (to conduct research in a research group).
Er leitet seit fünf Jahren die Arbeitsgruppe für künstliche Intelligenz.
He has headed the research group for artificial intelligence for five years.
team
'das Team' and 'die Arbeitsgruppe' both describe people who work together on something. 'Team' is more general and emphasizes the shared goal and collaboration. It can be permanent, for example in a company or in sports. 'Arbeitsgruppe' sounds more specific and often more factual. It is often formed for a particular task, project, or topic, sometimes only for a limited time. In universities or companies, an Arbeitsgruppe can also be a permanent unit. The words can be confused because both express collaboration. When the specific task or topic is the focus, 'Arbeitsgruppe' is often more precise.
Die Klasse bildet eine Arbeitsgruppe, um den Ausflug zu planen.
The class forms a working group to plan the trip.
Wenn du im Team arbeitest, kannst du schwierige Aufgaben leichter lösen.
When you work in a team, you can solve difficult tasks more easily.