Bedeutung
To be employed and have regular work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the US, asking 'What do you do?' is a standard icebreaker. It is not considered rude; it is a way to find common ground. In the UK, people might be slightly more reserved about asking about work immediately, but it is still a very common topic. In Japan, the company you work for is often more important than the job title itself, reflecting a collectivist culture.
Use 'a'
Always remember the article 'a' before 'job'. It is a countable noun.
Stative verb
Don't say 'I am having a job'. Use the simple present: 'I have a job'.
Bedeutung
To be employed and have regular work.
Use 'a'
Always remember the article 'a' before 'job'. It is a countable noun.
Stative verb
Don't say 'I am having a job'. Use the simple present: 'I have a job'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct article.
I finally have ___ job!
Job is a countable noun starting with a consonant sound, so we use 'a'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
The verb 'have' is stative here, and 'job' requires an article.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
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Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenI finally have ___ job!
Job is a countable noun starting with a consonant sound, so we use 'a'.
Choose the best option.
The verb 'have' is stative here, and 'job' requires an article.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenYes, but it means you have tasks to do, not necessarily that you are employed.
It is neutral. Use 'position' or 'role' for more formal contexts.
Because 'have' for possession is a stative verb.
A job is a specific employment; a career is a long-term path.
You can say 'I don't have a job' or 'I am between jobs'.
Yes, it is standard in all major English dialects.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Get a job
builds onTo find employment
Out of a job
contrastUnemployed
Steady job
specialized formPermanent employment
