der/die Arbeitsunfähige
Translation
person unable to work, incapacitated person
Examples
Der Arbeitsunfähige muss zum Arzt gehen.
The person unable to work must go to the doctor.
Die Arbeitsunfähige erhält Krankengeld.
The incapacitated woman receives sick pay.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered ((an incapacitated person)) Er gilt als Arbeitsunfähiger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der/die Kranke (the sick person); Antonyms: der/die Arbeitsfähige (person able to work)
Etymology
From Arbeit (work) + un- (not) + fähig (able) + -e (person ending). Literally a 'work-unable person'.
Memory Tips
This is a nominalized adjective. Remember that the article changes based on the person's gender (der for male, die for female).