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unemployed in German

unemployed in German is arbeitslos, Arbeitsloser — unemployed means without a job, despite being able and willing to work.

unemployed in German

arbeitslos
adj
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
Arbeitsloser
noun
(with the) The unemployed people of a society or the world, taken collectively.
arbeitslos
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 German?
"unemployed" in German is arbeitslos, Arbeitsloser. 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 German, "unemployed" is arbeitslos, Arbeitsloser.
Are there other ways to say "unemployed" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "unemployed": arbeitslos, Arbeitsloser.
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