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German work vocabulary

Discover our German Workplace Vocabulary Page, your essential resource for mastering the language of the work environment. We've compiled a list of key words and phrases related to jobs and employment. Each word comes with its English translation, enabling effective communication in professional settings.

Plus, we've included example sentences to help you understand how to use these terms in practice. Elevate your workplace language skills and excel in your career with German work vocabulary.

German word
English word
Stelle
Job
Stellenangebot
Job offer
Teilzeitjob
Part-time job
320 x 100
Vollzeitarbeit
Full-time job
Beschäftigung
Employment
Arbeitsunfall
Accident at work
Anwerbung
Recruitment
Personalvermittler
Recruiter
Ausbildung
Training
Lohn
Wage
Mindestlohn
Minimum wage
Stundenlohn
Hourly wage
Arbeitgeberin
Employer (female)
Arbeitslose
Unemployed
Rechnung
Invoice
Versicherung
Insurance
Rente
Pension
Ruhestand
Retirement
Mutterschutz
Maternity leave
Vaterschaftsurlaub
Paternity leave
Teamarbeit
Teamwork
Werktag
Workday
Lebenslauf
CV
Voraussetzung
Requirement
Einkommen
Income
Steuer
Tax
Krankentag
Sick day
Geschäft
Business
Geschäftsführer
Managing director (male)
Geschäftsführerin
Managing director (female)
Nachtschicht
Night shift
Ehrgeiz
Ambition
Dienst
Service
Kundendienst
Customer service
Bewerbung
Job application
Karriere
Career
Fähigkeit
Skill, Ability
Kenntnis
Knowledge
Beförderung
Promotion
Belästigung
Harassment
Bereich
Area
Erfahrung
Experience