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world of work
The totality of all aspects connected with professional activity, employment, and economic life.
Die Digitalisierung verändert die Arbeitswelt grundlegend.
Digitalization is fundamentally changing the world of work.
The word is made up of 'Arbeit' (work), the linking -s, and 'Welt' (world). So it literally describes the 'world of work'.
Viele junge Menschen bereiten sich auf den Eintritt in die Arbeitswelt vor.
Many young people are preparing to enter the world of work.
Common expressions are 'in die Arbeitswelt eintreten' (to enter the world of work), 'sich in der Arbeitswelt zurechtfinden' (to find one's way in the world of work), or 'die moderne Arbeitswelt' (the modern world of work). It is often used in connection with major changes and trends.
Die heutige Arbeitswelt erfordert lebenslanges Lernen.
Today's world of work requires lifelong learning.
The preposition 'in' is used with the dative or accusative depending on the context. 'In der Arbeitswelt' (in the world of work, dative) describes a state or situation, while 'in die Arbeitswelt' (into the world of work, accusative) describes movement or entry.
In der heutigen Arbeitswelt sind digitale Fähigkeiten unerlässlich.
In today's world of work, digital skills are essential.
working life
Die Arbeitswelt encompasses the general conditions and structures of professional activity. Berufsleben, by contrast, refers to an individual person's career path and experiences from entering the workforce to retirement. Use Arbeitswelt for social changes and Berufsleben for a personal career.
Digitale Technik hat die Arbeitswelt in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten stark verändert.
Digital technology has greatly changed the world of work over the past few decades.
Digitale Technik hat ihr Berufsleben in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten stark verändert.
Digital technology has greatly changed her working life over the past few decades.
