die/der Arbeitnehmende
Translation
employees, workers
Examples
Alle Arbeitnehmenden erhalten einen Bonus.
All employees receive a bonus.
Die Rechte der Arbeitnehmenden werden geschützt.
The rights of the employees are protected.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative Plural)) as subject Die Arbeitnehmenden protestieren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beschäftigte (employees), Mitarbeiter (staff); Antonym: Arbeitgebende (employers)
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + 'nehmend' (taking, present participle of 'nehmen'). A gender-neutral term for 'those taking work'.
Memory Tips
The '-ende' ending is a modern, inclusive way to refer to groups of people, like 'Studierende' for students.