den Arbeitgebern
Translation
employer
Examples
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit den Arbeitgebern.
The trade union is negotiating with the employers.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 (Plural) with sb. (plural) The union negotiates with the employers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chef, Dienstherr; Antonyms: Arbeitnehmer, Angestellter
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Geber' (giver). A 'work-giver'. 'Arbeitgebern' is the dative plural form.
Memory Tips
The 'Geber' (giver) gives you 'Arbeit' (work). The -n ending often signals dative plural, e.g., after 'mit'.