erwerbsfähig
Translation
employable, able to work, fit for work
Examples
Er ist wieder voll erwerbsfähig.
He is fully able to work again.
Die erwerbsfähige Bevölkerung nimmt ab.
The employable population is decreasing.
Grammar Patterns
erwerbsfähig sein to be employable He is fully employable again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arbeitsfähig; Antonyms: erwerbsunfähig
Etymology
From 'Erwerb' (earning, acquisition) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'fähig' (able). Literally 'able to earn'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Erwerb' (earning) + 'fähig' (able) = able to earn a living.