noun🔗ShareArbeit, MüheEffort expended on a particular task; toil, work."The construction of the new school required a lot of labour from the workers. "Der Bau der neuen Schule erforderte viel Arbeit von den Arbeitern.workjobeconomybusinessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArbeit, MüheThat which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort."The construction of the new bridge was a monumental labour, requiring years of dedicated work and intense effort. "Der Bau der neuen Brücke war eine monumentale Arbeit, die jahrelange engagierte Arbeit und intensiven Einsatz erforderte.workjobeconomyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArbeiterschaft, Arbeitnehmer, BelegschaftWorkers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour."The factory owners negotiated with labour representatives to improve working conditions. "Die Fabrikbesitzer verhandelten mit Vertretern der Arbeiterschaft, um die Arbeitsbedingungen zu verbessern.workindustrybusinesseconomysocietypoliticsjoborganizationgovernmenthumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArbeiterparteiA political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour."The Labour party promised to raise the minimum wage to help working families. "Die Arbeiterpartei versprach, den Mindestlohn zu erhöhen, um arbeitenden Familien zu helfen.politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWehen, GeburtThe act of a mother giving birth."The expecting parents rushed to the hospital when the mother went into labour. "Die werdenden Eltern eilten ins Krankenhaus, als die Mutter Wehen bekam.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWehen, GeburtThe time period during which a mother gives birth."The expectant mother went to the hospital when her labour began. "Die werdende Mutter ging ins Krankenhaus, als ihre Wehen einsetzten.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrängung, SchlingernThe pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging."During the storm, the ship's violent labour caused the old wooden planks to creak ominously, and several ropes snapped. "Während des Sturms ließ die heftige Krängung des Schiffs die alten Holzplanken unheilvoll knarren, und mehrere Seile rissen.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArbeit, FeldmaßAn old measure of land area in Mexico and Texas, approximately 177 acres.""The rancher owned a vast property comprised of five labours, totaling almost 900 acres of land." "Der Rancher besaß ein riesiges Anwesen, das aus fünf Feldmaßen bestand und fast 900 Acres Land umfasste.areapropertyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArbeiten, sich abmühenTo toil, to work."The construction workers labour all day to build the new hospital. "Die Bauarbeiter arbeiten den ganzen Tag, um das neue Krankenhaus zu bauen.workjobeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBetonen, hervorhebenTo belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).""The teacher didn't want to labour the point about plagiarism, but she felt it was important for everyone to understand the consequences." "Die Lehrerin wollte den Punkt über Plagiate nicht betonen, aber sie fand es wichtig, dass jeder die Konsequenzen versteht.communicationlanguageactionpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich abmühen, arbeiten, sich plagenTo be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden."The old car laboured up the steep hill, its engine struggling with every turn. "Das alte Auto mühte sich den steilen Hügel hinauf, sein Motor kämpfte mit jeder Drehung.worksufferingconditionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGebären, entbindenTo suffer the pangs of childbirth."The midwife arrived to help Maria as she laboured through the night. "Die Hebamme kam, um Maria zu helfen, als sie die ganze Nacht hindurch gebar.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwer rollen, kenternTo pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea."The small fishing boat began to labour heavily in the rising storm, struggling against each large wave. "Das kleine Fischerboot begann in dem aufziehenden Sturm schwer zu rollen und kämpfte gegen jede große Welle an.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading