die Tätigkeit
Translation
activity, occupation, work, function
Examples
Seine Tätigkeit als Lehrer gefällt ihm sehr.
He really likes his occupation as a teacher.
Körperliche Tätigkeit ist gut für die Gesundheit.
Physical activity is good for your health.
Grammar Patterns
to pursue an activity ((als et3)) as sth. He pursues an activity as a consultant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Aktivität, die Beschäftigung, die Arbeit, der Beruf
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'tätig sein' (to be active), which comes from 'Tat' (deed, act). The suffix '-keit' forms abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Tat' (deed) + '-igkeit' (a state of being). So, it's the state of doing deeds/actions, which is an 'activity' or 'occupation'.