working group
die Arbeitsgruppe, die Arbeitsgruppen
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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.
research group
A permanent organizational unit within a larger institution, such as a university or company, that deals with a specific subject area on an ongoing basis.
Professor Meier leitet die Arbeitsgruppe für theoretische Physik.
Professor Meier heads the research group for theoretical physics.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitsgruppen |
| genitive | der Arbeitsgruppe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Arbeitsgruppe | die Arbeitsgruppen |
| accusative | die Arbeitsgruppe | die Arbeitsgruppen |
| dative | der Arbeitsgruppe | den Arbeitsgruppen |
| genitive | der Arbeitsgruppe | der Arbeitsgruppen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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
Team and Arbeitsgruppe both refer to people pursuing a common goal. Team is especially suitable for ongoing cooperation, while Arbeitsgruppe is usually formed for a specific task or a time-limited project. Choose Team for a lasting unit and Arbeitsgruppe for a defined assignment.
Für die Überarbeitung der Hausordnung wurde eine Arbeitsgruppe eingesetzt.
A working group was set up to revise the house rules.
Unser Team arbeitet schon seit Monaten gemeinsam an der neuen Software.
Our team has been working together on the new software for months.
