der/die Langzeitarbeitslose
Translation
long-term unemployed person
Examples
Der Staat unterstützt Langzeitarbeitslose.
The state supports the long-term unemployed.
Als Langzeitarbeitslose hat sie es schwer.
As a long-term unemployed woman, she has a hard time.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered long-term unemployed ((sb.)) gilt als langzeitarbeitslos. He is considered long-term unemployed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dauerarbeitsloser; Antonyms: Erwerbstätiger (employed person), Beschäftigter (employee)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) + 'Zeit' (time) + 'Arbeit' (work) + 'los' (-less). Literally a 'long-time-work-less' person.
Memory Tips
Break down this long compound noun into its parts: lang-zeit-arbeits-lose. It makes the meaning very clear.