den Arbeitgebern
Translation
employer
Examples
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt mit den Arbeitgebern.
The labor union is negotiating with the employers.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 (Plural) with sb. (plural) The union negotiates with the employers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chef, boss; Antonyms: Arbeitnehmer, employee
Etymology
Literally 'work-giver', from 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Geber' (giver). 'Arbeitgebern' is the dative plural form.
Memory Tips
An 'Arbeitgeber' is the one who 'gives' ('gibt') you 'work' ('Arbeit'). The -n ending is typical for dative plural nouns.