fleißiger Arbeiter
The German phrase for "hard worker" is fleißiger Arbeiter.
You can also use the adjective arbeitsam to describe someone who is hard-working or industrious.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fleißiger Arbeiter literally means "diligent worker," where fleißig means "diligent" or "industrious" rather than implying physical hardness.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a hard-working female worker, use fleißige Arbeiterin. To refer to hard-working workers in the plural, use fleißige Arbeiter.
Did you know?
- While fleißiger Arbeiter describes the person, Germans often use the noun Fleißbiene, meaning 'industry bee', to describe a particularly hard worker.
- In German culture, Fleiß is historically viewed as a moral virtue, often linked to the 'Protestant work ethic' where being a fleißiger Arbeiter is seen as a spiritual duty.
- The German language has a specific term for the opposite of a fleißiger Arbeiter, the Drückeberger, which describes someone who shirkers or avoids their duties.
Examples in context
- Du bist wirklich ein fleißiger Arbeiter.You're really a hard worker.This sentence is useful for confirming someone's status as a fleißiger Arbeiter.Tatoeba #2479973 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #16343 by xtofu80
- Er blieb arm, obwohl er ein fleißiger Arbeiter war.He remained poor despite being a hard worker.This sentence is useful for showing that being a fleißiger Arbeiter does not always guarantee wealth.Tatoeba #2005320 by Manfredo, translation #27565 by CK
- Du bist ein fleißiger ArbeiterYou are a hard worker
- Du bist eine fleißige BieneYou are a busy bee
- Ich bin ein fleißiger ArbeiterI am a hard worker
- Ich bin eine fleißige BieneI am a busy bee
- Mein Bruder ist ein fleißiger Arbeiter.My brother is a hard worker.
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking about a new colleague.
- FelixHast du den neuen Kollegen schon getroffen?Have you met the new colleague yet?
- LauraJa, er scheint ein fleißiger Arbeiter zu sein.Yes, he seems to be a hard worker.
- FelixDas ist gut für unser Team.That is good for our team.
- LauraIch stimme dir vollkommen zu, Felix.I completely agree with you, Felix.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
