die Arbeitssuche
job search
The effort to find a job.
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren Monaten Arbeitssuche hat sie endlich eine passende Stelle gefunden.
After searching for a job for several months, she finally found a suitable position.
die Arbeitssuche
job search
die Arbeitssuche, die Arbeitssuchen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Arbeitssuche, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitssuchen |
| genitive | der Arbeitssuche |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Arbeitssuche | die Arbeitssuchen |
| accusative | die Arbeitssuche | die Arbeitssuchen |
| dative | der Arbeitssuche | den Arbeitssuchen |
| genitive | der Arbeitssuche | der Arbeitssuchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Arbeitssuche' (job search) is made up of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Suche' (search). The base word 'Suche' (search) shows that it refers to a longer process rather than just a single application.
EXAMPLE
Die Arbeitssuche nimmt bei vielen Menschen mehrere Wochen in Anspruch.
For many people, the job search takes several weeks.
Typical sentence pattern
'Arbeitssuche' (job search) is often used as a set expression with 'auf' (on). 'Auf Arbeitssuche sein' (to be looking for a job) describes the situation of someone who is currently seeking employment.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Ende seines Vertrags war er wieder auf Arbeitssuche.
After his contract ended, he was looking for a job again.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'die Arbeitssuche beginnen' (to begin the job search), 'bei der Arbeitssuche helfen' (to help with the job search), and 'die Arbeitssuche erfolgreich abschließen' (to successfully complete the job search). The word often appears in texts about unemployment, job applications, and career counseling.
EXAMPLE
Ein Beratungszentrum hilft Jugendlichen bei der Arbeitssuche.
A counseling center helps young people with their job search.
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