der Arbeiter
Translation
worker, laborer, employee, workman
Examples
Der Arbeiter ist sehr fleißig.
The worker is very diligent.
Viele Arbeiter bauen das neue Haus.
Many workers are building the new house.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a ((worker)) als Arbeiter arbeiten He works as a worker on the construction site.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Werktätiger, Angestellter; Antonyms: Arbeitgeber, Chef
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who works'.
Memory Tips
Just like 'work' becomes 'worker' in English, 'Arbeit' becomes 'Arbeiter' in German. The connection is very direct.