fieldwork
die Feldarbeit, die Feldarbeiten
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farm work
Agricultural work in a field, particularly preparing the soil, sowing, and harvesting.
Wegen des starken Regens mussten die Bauern die Feldarbeit unterbrechen.
Because of the heavy rain, the farmers had to interrupt their farm work.
fieldwork
Scientific work in which researchers collect data directly at the site or among the people being studied. This includes observations, interviews, and measurements outside a laboratory.
Während ihrer ethnologischen Feldarbeit lebte die Forscherin mehrere Monate in dem Dorf und befragte die Bewohner zu ihren Bräuchen.
During her ethnological fieldwork, the researcher lived in the village for several months and interviewed the residents about their customs.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Feldarbeiten |
| genitive | der Feldarbeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Feldarbeit | die Feldarbeiten |
| accusative | die Feldarbeit | die Feldarbeiten |
| dative | der Feldarbeit | den Feldarbeiten |
| genitive | der Feldarbeit | der Feldarbeiten |
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'Feldarbeit' (fieldwork) is made up of 'Feld' (field) and 'Arbeit' (work). Depending on the context, the word refers to work in an agricultural field or work directly at a research site.
Nach dem Winter beginnt für viele Familien wieder die Feldarbeit.
After winter, farm work begins again for many families.
Words such as 'säen' (to sow), 'ernten' (to harvest), and 'Boden' (soil) usually indicate the agricultural meaning. If the context involves 'Daten' (data), 'Beobachtungen' (observations), 'Befragungen' (interviews or surveys), or researchers, the scientific meaning is intended.
Für ihre Feldarbeit führte die Soziologin zahlreiche Gespräche mit den Bewohnern.
For her fieldwork, the sociologist conducted numerous interviews with the residents.
In its agricultural sense, 'Feldarbeit' (farm work) often appears with activities and time expressions, for example 'Feldarbeit erledigen' (to do farm work), 'Feldarbeit im Frühjahr' (farm work in spring), or 'Feldarbeit bei schlechtem Wetter' (farm work in bad weather).
Wegen der Hitze begannen die Arbeiter die Feldarbeit schon früh am Morgen.
Because of the heat, the workers began their farm work early in the morning.
In scientific texts, 'Feldarbeit' (fieldwork) is often specified by the discipline or method, as in 'ethnologische Feldarbeit' (ethnological fieldwork) or 'geografische Feldarbeit' (geographical fieldwork). Typical activities include observing, interviewing, and measuring.
Die anthropologische Feldarbeit dauerte fast ein Jahr und fand in mehreren Dörfern statt.
The anthropological fieldwork lasted almost a year and took place in several villages.
