Arbeitgeber
employer
The German word 'Arbeitgeber' directly translates to 'employer' in English. It is used to refer to a person or organization that employs people, providing them with work in exchange for payment. The term is composed of 'Arbeit', meaning 'work', and 'Geber', meaning 'giver', hence 'work-giver'.
Example sentences using: Arbeitgeber
Der Arbeitgeber hat die Arbeitsbedingungen verbessert.
The employer improved the working conditions.
In this sentence, the term 'Arbeitgeber' is used to refer to the person or entity that has made improvements to the conditions under which people perform their jobs.
Ich muss meinen Arbeitgeber über meine Krankheit informieren.
I need to inform my employer about my illness.
In this example, the employee has a responsibility to communicate personal health information to their 'Arbeitgeber' or employer, which could affect their ability to work.
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit dem Arbeitgeber.
The union is negotiating with the employer.
This sentence communicates that a workers' union (Gewerkschaft) is in the process of discussing terms, potentially labor agreements or working conditions, with the 'Arbeitgeber' or employer.