labour in German
labour in German is Arbeit, Arbeiter, Wehen — labour means hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
labour in German
Arbeit
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
Arbeiter
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
Wehen
arbeiten
(intransitive) To toil, to work.
What does "labour" mean?
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noun Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
"Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage."
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noun Workers as a group, especially the working class, or a political movement representing them.
"The strike drew support from labour unions across the country."
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noun The process of childbirth, including the contractions leading up to it.
"She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived."
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verb To work hard at something, or to move forward with great effort or difficulty.
"He laboured up the steep hill carrying two heavy bags."
labour in a sentence
- Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage.
- The harvest is a labour of love for the whole family.
- The strike drew support from labour unions across the country.
- She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived.
Similar words in German
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Frequently asked questions
What is "labour" in German?
"labour" in German is Arbeit, Arbeiter, Wehen. labour means: Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
How do you use "labour" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage." In German, "labour" is Arbeit, Arbeiter, Wehen.
Are there other ways to say "labour" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "labour": Arbeit, Arbeiter, Wehen, arbeiten.
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