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working group
A group of people who meet regularly to work together on a specific topic, task, or project. Such groups are often found in companies, universities, or associations.
Der Arbeitskreis zur Digitalisierung der Verwaltung trifft sich jeden zweiten Freitag.
The working group on digitizing public administration meets every other Friday.
The word is made up of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Kreis' (circle/group), connected by an '-s-'. So it literally describes a 'Kreis' (circle/group) of people who are working together on an 'Arbeit' (work) or topic.
Unser Arbeitskreis beschäftigt sich mit umweltfreundlichen Verpackungen.
Our working group is concerned with environmentally friendly packaging.
An 'Arbeitskreis' (working group) is often 'gegründet' (founded/established) or 'geleitet' (led). People can 'in einem Arbeitskreis mitarbeiten' (work in a working group) or 'an einem Arbeitskreis teilnehmen' (participate in a working group).
Professor Müller leitet den Arbeitskreis zur mittelalterlichen Geschichte.
Professor Müller leads the working group on medieval history.
The term 'Arbeitskreis' (working group) is used mainly in formal, professional, or academic contexts, for example in companies, at universities, or in politics.
Die Ergebnisse des Arbeitskreises werden dem Vorstand präsentiert.
The results of the working group will be presented to the board.
commission
'Kommission' and 'Arbeitskreis' are both groups that deal with a task or topic. 'Kommission' is usually more official and often has a clear mandate, for example to examine something or make a recommendation. An 'Arbeitskreis' tends to meet regularly in order to work together on a topic or project. It can be formed in companies, universities, or associations and often feels more practical and less official. The words can be confused because both consist of several people. If the group was officially appointed, 'Kommission' fits better. If the focus is on working together on the topic, 'Arbeitskreis' is more natural.
In der Schule trifft sich ein Arbeitskreis zur Vorbereitung des Projekttags.
At the school, a working group meets to prepare for the project day.
Vor der Entscheidung hört der Minister die Kommission an.
Before making the decision, the minister consults the commission.