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unemployed in Dutch

unemployed in Dutch is werkloos, arbeidsloos, werklozen — unemployed means without a job, despite being able and willing to work.

unemployed in Dutch

werkloos
adj
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
arbeidsloos
adj
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
werklozen
noun
(with the) The unemployed people of a society or the world, taken collectively.
werkloos
noun
(with the) The unemployed people of a society or the world, taken collectively.

What does "unemployed" mean?

  1. adj Without a job, despite being able and willing to work.
    "My cousin is unemployed at the moment, but he has several interviews next week."
  2. noun People without jobs, considered as a group.
    "The charity runs free training courses for the unemployed."
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unemployed in a sentence

  • My cousin is unemployed at the moment, but he has several interviews next week.
  • Being unemployed for months made her question her skills.
  • The charity runs free training courses for the unemployed.
  • Many of the unemployed in this town are looking for work in healthcare.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "unemployed" in Dutch?
"unemployed" in Dutch is werkloos, arbeidsloos, werklozen. unemployed means: Without a job, despite being able and willing to work.
How do you use "unemployed" in a sentence?
Example: "My cousin is unemployed at the moment, but he has several interviews next week." In Dutch, "unemployed" is werkloos, arbeidsloos, werklozen.
Are there other ways to say "unemployed" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "unemployed": werkloos, arbeidsloos, werklozen.
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