Büroangestellte
The German phrase for "office lady" is Büroangestellte.
Büroangestellte is used to refer to a woman who works in an office environment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Büroangestellte can function as both a singular feminine noun and a plural noun depending on the preceding article.
Did you know?
- The word Büro is actually a loanword from the French word bureau, which originally meant a piece of coarse cloth used to cover a desk.
- In Germany, the distinction between an Angestellte (employee) and an Arbeiter (worker) was historically a rigid social and legal class divide based on whether the person performed manual or clerical labor.
- If you want to sound more modern, many Germans now use the English loanword 'Office Manager' or 'Administrator' rather than the traditional Büroangestellte.
Examples in context
- Ich bin eine ehrliche Büroangestellte, und zu Hause eine gute Ehefrau und Mutter.I'm a serious office lady and a good wife and mother at home.This sentence is useful for describing one's professional identity and family roles using Büroangestellte.Tatoeba #457451 by xtofu80, translation #415144 by Scott
- Die Büroangestellte ist sehr fleißig und zuverlässig.The female office worker is very diligent and reliable.
- Die Bürofrau ist eine tolle Kollegin.The office lady is a great colleague.
- Sie ist eine junge Büroangestellte.She is a young office worker.
- Meine Schwester arbeitet als Büroangestellte.My sister works as an office worker.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are talking about Julia's career.
- JuliaIch bin jetzt eine Büroangestellte.I am an office worker now.
- FelixDas klingt nach einem guten Job, Julia.That sounds like a good job, Julia.
- JuliaJa, die Arbeit im Büro macht Spaß.Yes, the work in the office is fun.
- FelixDas freut mich für dich.I am happy for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
