der/die Angestellte
Translation
employee, salaried worker, staff member
Examples
Die Angestellten arbeiten im Büro.
The employees work in the office.
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Angestellten.
I am speaking with the new employee.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The employees are very motivated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mitarbeiter (colleague), der Arbeitnehmer (employee); Antonym: der Arbeitgeber (employer)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of 'anstellen' (to employ). From 'an-' (at) + 'stellen' (to place), literally 'one who is placed at a position'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'stationed' ('gestellt') 'at' ('an') a job.