erwerbstätig
Translation
employed, gainfully employed, working
Examples
Sie ist seit zehn Jahren erwerbstätig.
She has been employed for ten years.
Die Zahl der erwerbstätigen Frauen steigt.
The number of working women is increasing.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) employed to be gainfully employed She has been employed for many years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berufstätig (professionally active), arbeitend (working); Antonyms: arbeitslos (unemployed), erwerbslos (without gainful employment)
Etymology
From 'Erwerb' (earning) and 'tätig' (active).
Memory Tips
Literally 'earning-active'. If you are active in earning, you are employed.