die Arbeitskraft
Translation
workforce, labor force, workers, manpower
Examples
Es mangelt an qualifizierten Arbeitskräften.
There is a shortage of qualified workers.
Das Unternehmen sorgt für seine Arbeitskräfte.
The company provides for its workforce.
Grammar Patterns
shortage of sth.dat Es mangelt an Arbeitskräften.
Similar Words
Mitarbeiter (employees), Personal (personnel), Belegschaft (staff)
Etymology
Composed of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Kraft' (force, power). Literally 'work power'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'force' (Kraft) that performs the 'work' (Arbeit).