A2 noun

arbejder

When you're just starting out with Danish, understanding simple nouns is key. 'Arbejder' is one of those basic words. It means 'worker' or 'employee' in English. You'll often hear this word when talking about people and their jobs. It's a very common term in everyday Danish conversation. You'll see it a lot, especially if you're talking about workplaces or different professions.

When talking about jobs in Danish, you'll often encounter the word "arbejder." It's a versatile term that directly translates to "worker" or "laborer."

However, depending on the context, "arbejder" can also function as a verb, meaning "to work." This is a key distinction to remember when you're forming sentences.

For example, if you say "Han er en arbejder," you mean "He is a worker." But if you say "Han arbejder," it means "He works."

Understanding this dual role will significantly help you navigate conversations about professions and daily activities in Danish.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"En medarbejder er en person ansat i en virksomhed. (A 'medarbejder' is a person employed in a company.)"

Neutre

"En arbejder bygger huse. (A 'arbejder' builds houses.)"

Informel

"Svendene på fabrikken er dygtige. (The 'svende' [journeymen/workers] at the factory are skilled.)"

Child friendly

"En hjælper hjælper med at lave ting. (A 'hjælper' helps to make things.)"

Argot

"Han er en rigtig slidertype. (He's a real 'slidertype' [hard worker/grunt].) "

Teste-toi 6 questions

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : En arbejder er på byggepladsen.

This sentence means 'A worker is on the construction site.'

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Mange arbejder hårdt for at tjene penge.

This sentence means 'Many workers work hard to earn money.'

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Den nye arbejder lærte hurtigt opgaverne.

This sentence means 'The new worker quickly learned the tasks.'

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