Die Welt der Arbeit Flashcards

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1
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Working life in Germany and the work ethic

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Das Arbeitsleben in Deutschland und die Arbeitsmoral

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Demand, requirement

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die Anforderung (-en)

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Employee

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der Angestellte (-n) (adj noun), der Arbeitnehmer (-)

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To employ

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einstellen, anstellen, beschäftigen

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Job centre

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das Arbeitsamt (ä-er)

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Civil servant, government employee

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der Beamte (-n) (adj. noun), die Beamtin (-nen)

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Occupation, profession

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der Beruf (-e)

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Business, concern

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der Betrieb (-e)

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Area of business, trade, industry

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die Branche (-n)

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Hard work, diligence

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der Fleiß

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Business hours

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die Geschäftszeiten

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Well paid

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gut bezahlt

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13
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Well qualified

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hoch qualifiziert

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14
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Advertisement

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die Annonce (-n)

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15
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State of the job market

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die Arbeitsmarktlage (-n)

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16
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A much sought-after job

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ein begehrter Posten

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17
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Career prospects

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die Berufsaussichten

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18
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Ambition

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der Ehrgeiz

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19
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To write to a firm directly

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eine Firma direkt anschreiben (ei-ie-ie)

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20
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To ask s.b. for advice

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jdn. um Rat bitten

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21
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In the field of languages/finance

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im Sprachen- / Finanzbereich

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22
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To advertise a job

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eine Stelle ausschreiben (ei-ie-ie)

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A vacancy

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eine freie Stelle

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A suitable job

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eine passende Stelle

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25
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Job vacancy

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das Stellenangebot (-e)

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26
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Employment agency

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die Stellenvermittlung (-en)

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27
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On-the-job training

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innerbetriebliche Ausbildung

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28
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I have a wide range of career possibilities

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mir stehen viele Berufe offen

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29
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You have to use your own initiative

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das erfordert Ihre Eigeninitiative

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30
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I’d like to go for a career that has something to do with electronics

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ich möchte einen Beruf in Richtung Elektronik ergreifen

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31
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To enclose sth. (with a letter)

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etw. beilegen

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32
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Photograph

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das Foto (-s), das Lichtbild (-er)

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33
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Photocopy

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die Fotokopie (-n)

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34
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A good knowledge of…

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gute Kenntnisse in …

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35
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To give s.o. as a referee

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jdn. als Referenz angeben (i-a-e)

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36
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To be a referee for s.o.

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jdm. als Referenz dienen

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37
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To use one’s knowledge of computers

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seine EDV-Kenntnisse nutzen

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38
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To turn s.o. down

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jdm. eine Absage erteilen

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39
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Job contract

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der Arbeitsvertrag (ä-e)

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40
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To dress well

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dezente Kleidung tragen (ä-u-a)

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41
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Well-groomed

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gepflegt

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42
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Job security

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der sichere Arbeitsplatz (ä-e)

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43
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To use tests

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Testverfahren einsetzen

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44
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Good manners

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gute Umgangsformen

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45
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To invite s.o. to interview

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jdn. zum Vorstellungsgespräch einladen (ä-u-a)

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46
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(Firm) job offer

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die Zusage (-n)

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47
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What are the career prospects?

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Wie sehen die Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten aus?

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48
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It’s a step up the ladder

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es ist ein Schritt nach vorn

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49
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How do you react in stressful situations?

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Wie verhalten Sie sich in einer Stress-Situation?

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50
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They want to find out whether an applicant is suitable for the job

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man will ermitteln, ob ein Bewerber der Stelle gewachsen ist

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51
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To be good at dealing with people

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Geschick im Umgang mit Menschen haben (irreg)

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52
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Workforce, employees

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die Arbeitskräfte (pl), die Belegschaft

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53
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At work, in the office

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am Arbeitsplatz

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54
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To be on the board of directors

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im Aufsichtsrat sitzen (irreg)

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55
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Banking

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das Bankwesen

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56
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Construction industry

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das Baugewerbe

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57
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Works council

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der Betriebsrat (ä-e)

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58
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Service industry

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die Dienstleistungsbranche

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59
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The working population

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die Erwerbstätigen (adj. noun - pl)

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60
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To be in business

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im Geschäft sein* (irreg)

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61
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Works manager

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der Betriebsleiter (-)

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62
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Managing director, CEO

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der Geschäftsleiter (-)

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Branch, office

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die Geschäftsstelle (-n), die Filiale (-n)

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Trade

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das Gewerbe (-!)

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65
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Civil service

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der öffentliche Dienst

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66
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Public relations

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die Öffentlichkeitsarbeit / Public Relations

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67
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Staff

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das Personal

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68
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Personnel manager

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der Personalleiter (-)

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69
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Meeting

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die Sitzung (-en), die Besprechung (-en)

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Entrepreneur, businessman

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der Unternehmer (-)

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71
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Sales manager

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der Verkaufsleiter (-)

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72
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Line manager

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der Vorgesetzte (-n) (adj. noun)

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73
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CEO

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der Vorstandsvorsitzende (-n) (adj. noun)

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74
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Head office

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die Zentrale (-n)

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75
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Semi-skilled worker

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der angelernte Arbeiter (-)

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Skilled worker

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der gelernte Arbeiter (-), der Facharbeiter (-)

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Qualifications

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die Qualifikation (-en)

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To sign a contract

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einen Vertrag unterschreiben (ei-ie-ie) (insep)

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79
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They offered me the job

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man hat mir die Stelle angeboten

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80
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Unskilled worker

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der ungelernte Arbeiter

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81
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~ Trainee

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der Auszubildende (-n) (adj. noun), der Azubi (-s) (inf)

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82
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To gain promotion

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befördert werden

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83
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Promotion

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die Beförderung

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84
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Busy, bustling

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belebt, geschäftig

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85
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Busy (a lot to do)

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beschäftigt

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86
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Company car

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der Dienstwagen (-)

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87
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Shirker

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der Drückeberger (-)

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88
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To keep a deadline

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eine Frist einhalten (ä-ie-a)

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89
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Business sense, acumen

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der Geschäftssinn

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90
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To work one’s way up

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sich hocharbeiten

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91
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Master craftsman/craftswoman

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der Meister (-) / die Meisterin (-nen)

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92
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To commute

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pendeln

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93
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Commuter

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der Pendler (-)

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94
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To work illegally

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schwarzarbeiten

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95
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Appointment, deadline

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der Termin (-e)

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96
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To take responsibility

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Verantwortung tragen (ä-u-a)

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97
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To be on the way up

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auf dem Weg nach oben sein* (irreg)

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98
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To reach a top position

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in eine leitende Stelle aufrücken*

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99
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He’s a self-made millionaire

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er hat es aus eigener Kraft zum Millionär gebracht

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100
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Rat race

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der ständige Konkurrenzkampf

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101
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She works at such a hectic pace

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sie arbeitet mit einer solchen Hektik

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102
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Job satisfaction

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die Zufriedenheit am Arbeitsplatz

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103
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Working conditions

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die Arbeitsbedingungen

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104
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Workload

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die Arbeitsbelastung

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105
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Job-sharing

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die Arbeitsplatzteilung / das Jobsharing

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106
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Health and safety regulations

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die Arbeitsschutzvorschriften

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107
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Complaint

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die Beschwerde (-n)

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108
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Index-linked pension

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die dynamische Rente

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109
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Paternity/maternity leave

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der Elternurlaub

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Self-employed, freelance

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freiberuflich

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111
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Casual work

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die Gelegenheitsarbeit

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112
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Flexible working hours, flexitime

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die Gleitzeit

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113
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Pay freeze

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der Lohnstopp

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Bullying/harassment

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das Mobbing

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Of retirement age

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im Pensionsalter

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Duty

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die Pflicht (-en)

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Probationary period

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die Probezeit

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To retire

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in Rente gehen* (irreg)

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Boring work/job

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eine stumpfsinnige Arbeit

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He works part-time

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er arbeitet Teilzeit

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Teleworking, working from home

A

die Telearbeit

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To do overtime

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Überstunden (pl) machen

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Temporary work

A

die Zeitarbeit

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Increasing pressure to achieve

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der steigende Leistungsdruck

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Income and budget

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Einkommen und Haushalt

126
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Deduction (from wage, salary)

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der Abzug (ü-e)

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After tax

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nach Abzug von Steuern (pl)

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Before deductions

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ohne Abzüge

129
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Specialised knowledge

A

das Fachwissen

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Apprentice

A

der Lehrling (-e)

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Disposable income

A

das verfügbare Einkommen

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Outgoings

A

die Ausgaben

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To pay cash

A

bar bezahlen

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To tap in one’s pin

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die Geheimzahl eingeben (i-a-e)

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Purchasing power

A

die Kaufkraft

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To have health insurance

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in einer Krankenkasse sein* (irreg)

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Standard of living

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der Lebensstandard

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Statutory minimum wage

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der gesetzliche Mindestlohn

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Business expenses

A

die Spesen (pl)

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Tax allowance

A

die Steuervergünstigung (-en)

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Christmas bonus

A

das Weinachtsgeld

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Pay day

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der Zahltag (-e)

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Interest

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der Zins (-en)

144
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I’m broke

A

ich bin blank (inf)

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To live from hand to mouth

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von der Hand in den Mund leben

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A low/medium/high income

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ein niedriges / mittleres / hohes Einkommen

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The rise in living costs

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der Anstieg der Lebenshaltungskosten

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Income and expenditure

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Einnahmen und Ausgaben

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They live a life of luxury

A

sie leben wie Gott in Frankreich

150
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To cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth

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sich nach der Decke strecken

151
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To tighten one’s belt

A

den Gürtel enger schnallen

152
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To live beyond one’s means

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über seine Verhältnisse (pl) leben

153
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To live within one’s means

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seinen Verhältnissen (pl) entsprechend leben

154
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To be in the red

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in den roten Zahlen stecken

155
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She’s hard up

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sie ist knapp bei Kasse

156
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Money alone doesn’t make you happy, but it helps

A

Geld allein macht nicht glücklich, aber es beruhigt

157
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To spend money like water

A

das Geld aus dem Fenster werfen (i-a-o)

158
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To do one’s banking electronically

A

seine Bankgeschäfte (pl) elektronisch erledigen

159
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To be €50,000 in debt

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50 000 Euro Schulden (pl) haben (irreg)

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To register as unemployed

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sich arbeitslos melden

161
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Unemployment benefit

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die Arbeitslosenhilfe, das Arbeitslosengeld

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An unemployment rate of 5%

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eine Arbeitslosenquote von 5 %

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Unemployment figures

A

die Arbeitslosenzahlen

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Job cuts

A

der Arbeitsplatzabbau

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Poverty

A

die Armut

166
Q

Estimated number of unreported cases

A

die Dunkelziffer

167
Q

Notice of dismissal

A

die Kündigung (-en)

168
Q

Protection against (wrongful) dismissal

A

der Kündigungsschutz

169
Q

Long-term unemployment

A

die Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit

170
Q

Natural wastage

A

der Personalschwund

171
Q

The drive to rationalise (working practices)

A

der Rationalisierungsschub

172
Q

To get the sack

A

rausfliegen* (ie-o-o) (inf)

173
Q

Self-respect, self-esteem

A

die Selbstachtung

174
Q

To make certain jobs superfluous

A

bestimmte Arbeitsplätze überflüssig machen

175
Q

Jobs were lost

A

Arbeitsplätze gingen verloren

176
Q

To cut back on jobs

A

Arbeitskräfte einsparen

177
Q

He’s dependent on state handouts

A

er ist auf Sozialhilfe angewiesen

178
Q

To get into financial difficulties

A

in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten geraten* (ä-ie-a)

179
Q

Equal opportunities

A

die Gleichstellung

180
Q

Proportion of jobs set for women

A

die Frauenquote

181
Q

Creche, nursery

A

die Kinderkrippe (-n)

182
Q

Equality of pay

A

die Lohngleichheit

183
Q

Sexual harassment

A

die sexuelle Belästigung

184
Q

Pay differentials

A

die unterschiedliche Entlohnung, die Verdienstunterschiede (pl)

185
Q

Equal pay for equal work

A

gleicher Lohn für gleiche Arbeit

186
Q

If women’s work is equal in value to men’s, they should…

A

wenn Frauen gleichwertige Arbeit wie Männer verrichten, dann sollten sie …

187
Q

Women are subjected to discrimination

A

Frauen sind Benachteiligungen (pl) ausgesetzt

188
Q

Regulations to protect pregnant women

A

Schutzvorschriften für Schwangere (adj. noun)

189
Q

The proportion of women in top executive positions

A

der Anteil von Frauen in führenden Wirtschaftspositionen

190
Q

Women with families want to go back to their careers

A

Frauen mit Familie wollen zurück in den Beruf

191
Q

Disputes

A

Konflikte

192
Q

Industrial action

A

der Arbeitskampf

193
Q

Industrial relations

A

die Arbeitsbeziehungen

194
Q

Work dispute

A

die Arbeitsstreitigkeit

195
Q

Disagreement

A

die Auseinandersetzung (-en)

196
Q

To strike

A

streiken

197
Q

Strike

A

der Streik (-s)

198
Q

Pay negotiations, collective bargaining

A

die Tarifverhandlungen

199
Q

Pay agreement

A

der Tarifvertrag (ä-e)

200
Q

The attempt at arbitration broke down

A

der Schlichtungsversuch scheiterte

201
Q

To terminate the wage rates

A

die Lohntarife kündigen

202
Q

To go on unofficial strike

A

wild streiken

203
Q

To call in an independent arbitrator

A

einen neutralen Schlichter einbeziehen (irreg)

204
Q

Lengthening the holiday

A

die Urlaubsverlängerung

205
Q

The cost of the strike is estimated at…

A

die Kosten (pl) des Streiks werden auf … beziffert

206
Q

Supply and demand

A

Angebot und Nachfrage

207
Q

Financial crisis

A

die Finanzkrise (-n)

208
Q

Profit

A

der Gewinn (-e)

209
Q

To make, produce, manufacture

A

herstellen, erzeugen

210
Q

Im-/export

A

der Im- / Export

211
Q

To im-/export

A

im-/exportieren

212
Q

Competition

A

die Konkurrenz

213
Q

Competitive

A

konkurrenzfähig

214
Q

Mass production

A

die Massenproduktion

215
Q

In decline

A

rückläufig

216
Q

Loss

A

der Verlust (-e)

217
Q

Growth forecast

A

die Wachstumsprognose (-n)

218
Q

Interest rate

A

der Zinssatz (ä-e)

219
Q

Share

A

die Aktie (-n)

220
Q

Goods on offer/produced

A

das Angebot

221
Q

Board

A

der Aufsichtsrat

222
Q

Order

A

der Auftrag (ä-e), die Bestellung (-en)

223
Q

To go bankrupt

A

Bankrott machen, pleitegehen

224
Q

Stockbroker

A

der Börsenmakler

225
Q

Merger

A

die Fusion (-en)

226
Q

To invest

A

investieren

227
Q

Investment

A

die Investition (-en)

228
Q

Annual turnover

A

der Jahresumsatz

229
Q

Warehouse

A

das Lager (-), das Lagerhaus (ä-er)

230
Q

Supplier

A

der Lieferant (-en)

231
Q

Wage costs

A

die Lohnkosten

232
Q

Market forces

A

die Marktkräfte

233
Q

Multinational company

A

der multinationale Konzern (-e)

234
Q

Output per head

A

die Produktivität pro Kopf

235
Q

Profitable

A

rentabel

236
Q

Profitability

A

die Rentabilität

237
Q

To close down

A

schließen (ie-o-o) (itr)

238
Q

To go into business

A

sich selbstständig machen

239
Q

Line of business

A

die Sparte (-n)

240
Q

To close down (factory)

A

stilllegen (tr)

241
Q

Takeover

A

die Übernahme (-n)

242
Q

To take over

A

übernehmen (irreg) (insep)

243
Q

To have/be in stock

A

vorrätig haben / sein* (both irreg)

244
Q

Goods

A

die Ware (-n) (note singular)

245
Q

Maintenance, servicing

A

die Wartung

246
Q

Insolvent

A

zahlungsunfähig, insolvent

247
Q

To automate production

A

Produktionsprozesse (pl) automatisieren

248
Q

To replace workers with industrial robots

A

Arbeitskräfte durch Industrieroboter ersetzen

249
Q

To work on the assembly line

A

am Fleißband arbeiten

250
Q

To transfer production abroad

A

die Produktion ins Ausland verlagern

251
Q

Business is booming/is slack

A

das Geschäft blüht / geht schlecht

252
Q

To increase expenditure on research and development (R&D)

A

den Aufwand für Forschung und Entwicklung (FuE) erhöhen

253
Q

Labour shortage

A

der Arbeitskräftemangel

254
Q

To take countermeasures

A

Gegenmaßnahmen ergreifen (ei-i-i)

255
Q

Retraining

A

die Umschulung

256
Q

New jobs were created

A

neue Arbeitsplätze wurden geschaffen

257
Q

Measures to reduce unemployment

A

Maßnahmen zum Abbau der Arbeitslosigkeit

258
Q

The introduction of new technologies

A

der Einsatz neuer Techniken

259
Q

A robot works without any problems

A

ein Roboter funktioniert reibungslos

260
Q

To adapt to change

A

sich den veränderten Verhältnissen anpassen

261
Q

To switch production to computerised methods

A

die Produktion auf computergestützte Fertigung umstellen

262
Q

To cope with technological change

A

mit dem technischen Wandel zurechtkommen* (o-a-o)

263
Q

Shortage of qualified staff

A

der Mangel an qualifizierten Arbeitskräften

264
Q

International trade

A

der internationale Handel

265
Q

Devaluation

A

die Abwertung

266
Q

Upturn (economic)

A

der Aufschwung

267
Q

Trade gap/deficit

A

das Außenhandelsdefizit

268
Q

Single currency

A

die Einheitswährung

269
Q

Balance of trade

A

die Handelsbilanz

270
Q

Trade barrier

A

die Handelsschranke (-n)

271
Q

Trade figures

A

die Handelsziffern

272
Q

A stable currency

A

eine harte Währung

273
Q

Balance of payments

A

die Zahlungsbilanz

274
Q

What’s the rate of exchange at the moment?

A

Wie steht der Kurs momentan?

275
Q

Trade has increased rapidly in volume

A

das Handelsvolumen hat sich rasch vergrößert

276
Q

The value of the dollar has dropped/risen sharply

A

der Dollar ist stark gefallen / gestiegen

277
Q

Its share of world exports amounts to 5%

A

sein Anteil am gesamten Weltexport beträgt 5 %

278
Q

To maintain its leading position

A

seine Spitzenposition behaupten

279
Q

(The Federal Republic of) Germany is in second place behind the USA

A

die BRD nimmt hinter den USA die zweite Stelle ein

280
Q

Their products are better quality

A

ihre Produkte sind qualitativ besser

281
Q

They rely on German know-how

A

sie sind auf deutsches Know-how angewiesen

282
Q

A booming economy

A

eine schnell wachsende Wirtschaft