erwerbsfähig
Translation
employable, able to work, fit for work
Examples
Er gilt als voll erwerbsfähig.
He is considered fully employable.
Nur erwerbsfähige Personen bekommen die Leistung.
Only people who are able to work receive the benefit.
Grammar Patterns
to be employable to be employable He is fully employable again.
to be considered employable to be considered employable After the accident, she is no longer considered employable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arbeitsfähig (able to work); Antonyms: erwerbsunfähig (unable to work)
Etymology
From 'Erwerb' (earning, acquisition) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'fähig' (able, capable). Literally 'able to earn'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'earning' (Erwerb) and 'ability' (Fähigkeit). If you have the ability to earn, you are 'erwerbsfähig'.