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Lektion 117/202 · 30 Wörter · 0 gelernt

A2 · Work & business

A2 · Arbeit & Wirtschaft

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    apply(verb)

    /əˈplaɪ/

    sich bewerben

    to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.

    The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.

    Der Hochschulabsolvent bewarb sich auf drei Stellen und erhielt drei Angebote.

    Everyone who is interested should apply in person at any branch office

    Synonymerequestseekenquireregisterfileimplementexecute
    Antonymewithdrawcancelrepealrejectdeclineignore
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    training(noun)

    /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

    die Schulung, die Ausbildung

    the process of learning the skills that you need to do a job

    The new hire received such good training that, within a week, she was as productive as the other workers

    Die neue Mitarbeiterin erhielt eine so gute Schulung, dass sie innerhalb einer Woche genauso produktiv war wie die anderen Beschäftigten.

    The training is designed to prepare all workers, new and old, for the changes that the company will face

    Synonymecoachinginstructiondevelopmentschoolingeducationpreparationteaching
    Antonymeneglectignoranceunpreparedness
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    target(noun)

    /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/

    das Ziel, die Vorgabe, das Umsatzziel

    a result, such as an amount of sales, that a person or team tries to achieve in a period

    Our team hit its sales target two weeks before the end of the quarter.

    Unser Team hat sein Umsatzziel zwei Wochen vor Quartalsende erreicht.

    If we miss the target again, the bonus will be cut.

    Synonymeaimgoalobjectivepurposemarkintenddirectfocus
    Antonymeignoreneglectmissdisregard
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    service(noun)

    /ˈsɜːrvɪs/

    der Service, die Bedienung

    the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants and shops

    The food was good but the service was very slow.

    Das Essen war gut, aber der Service war sehr langsam.

    The hotel has a number of luxury services like the on-site gym, sauna, pool, and beauty salon

    Synonymeassistancehelpcareattendanceemploymentsupportministry
    Antonymedisserviceneglectdisregarddamageharminjury
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    manage(verb)

    /ˈmænɪdʒ/

    leiten, führen

    to control or be in charge of a business, a team, an organization, land, etc.

    The head nurse's ability to manage her staff through a difficult time caught the hospital administrator's attention

    Die Fähigkeit der Oberschwester, ihr Personal durch eine schwierige Zeit zu führen, erregte die Aufmerksamkeit des Krankenhausverwalters.

    By carefully managing their limited resources, the couple found the money for the elective surgery

    Synonymecontrolhandlesuperviseoverseedirectadministergovernregulate
    Antonymemismanageneglectignorefaillose controlabandon
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    salary(noun)

    /ˈsæləri/

    das Gehalt

    money that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month

    The technician was pleased to have a raise in salary after only six months on the job

    Der Techniker freute sich, schon nach sechs Monaten im Job eine Gehaltserhöhung zu bekommen.

    The receptionist believed that he worked too hard for such a small salary

    Synonymewagepayremunerationcompensationearningsincome
    Antonymedebtlossliability
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    director(noun)

    /dəˈrektər/

    der Direktor, das Vorstandsmitglied

    one of a group of senior managers who run a company

    He's on the board of directors.

    Er gehört dem Vorstand an.

    He's on the board of directors.

    Synonymemanagerchiefheadsupervisorexecutiveleader
    Antonymeemployeefollowersubordinate
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    factory(noun)

    /ˈfæktri/

    die Fabrik

    a building or group of buildings where goods are made, mainly by machine

    Does your brother work for this factory?

    Arbeitet dein Bruder für diese Fabrik?

    a car factory

    Synonymeplantmillworksmanufacturing plantworkshop
    Antonymehomeofficefarm
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    engineer(noun)

    /ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/

    der Ingenieur

    a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc.

    My brother is an engineer.

    Mein Bruder ist Ingenieur.

    The software enables you to create your own DVDs.

    Synonymetechniciandesignerdeveloperarchitectspecialist
    Antonymeunskilled workerlaborerlayman
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    task(noun)

    /tæsk/

    die Aufgabe, die Arbeit

    a piece of work that somebody has to do, especially a hard or unpleasant one

    Our manager gave each of us a task to finish by Friday.

    Unser Chef gab jedem von uns eine Aufgabe, die bis Freitag zu erledigen war.

    Synonymejobdutyassignmentprojectworkundertakingchore
    Antonymerecreationpastimeleisureentertainmentfun
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    deal(noun)

    /diːl/

    das Geschäft, der Deal, die Vereinbarung

    an agreement, especially in business, on particular terms for buying or doing something

    The company signed a deal with a Japanese firm last week.

    Das Unternehmen hat letzte Woche einen Vertrag mit einer japanischen Firma unterzeichnet.

    Synonymeagreementbargaintransactionarrangementcontractamountquantity
    Antonymedisagreementrefusaldenial
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    boss(noun)

    /bɔːs/

    der Chef, die Chefin

    a person who is in charge of other people at work and tells them what to do

    Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house?

    Wer ist der Chef (= wer hat das Sagen) in diesem Haus?

    I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off.

    Synonymeleaderchiefmanagersupervisordirectorheademployer
    Antonymeemployeeworkersubordinatefollower
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    equipment(noun)

    /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

    die Ausstattung, die Ausrüstung

    the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity

    The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.

    Die Firma braucht neue Büroausstattung wie Computer, Drucker und Kopierer.

    Everyone should bring the necessary equipment for camping in the mountains.

    Synonymegearapparatusappliancestoolssuppliesimplementsmaterialsparaphernalia
    Antonymelackdeficiencyshortagewantabsence
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    employ(verb)

    /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

    beschäftigen, einstellen

    to give somebody a job to do for payment

    A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.

    Es wurden mehrere Leute eingestellt, um den Arbeitsrückstand zu bewältigen.

    For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter.

    Synonymehireengagerecruitenlisttake onuseutilize
    Antonymedismissfiredischargeunemploylay off
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    professional(adjective)

    /prəˈfeʃənl/

    professionell, Berufs-

    doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby

    She's a professional dancer.

    Sie ist Berufstänzerin.

    You need a professional to sort out your finances.

    Synonymeskilledexpertqualifiedcompetentadeptexperiencedseasonedofficial
    Antonymeamateurunskilledinexperiencedunprofessionalnovice
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    produce(verb)

    /prəˈduːs/

    produzieren, herstellen

    to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities

    People produce a lot of goods every year.

    Die Menschen produzieren jedes Jahr viele Waren.

    The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds.

    Synonymegeneratecreatemanufactureyieldbear
    Antonymeconsumedestroyhaltstop
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    painter(noun)

    /ˈpeɪntər/

    der Maler, der Anstreicher

    a person whose job is painting buildings, walls, etc.

    He works as a painter and decorator.

    Er arbeitet als Maler und Dekorateur.

    On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.

    Synonymeartistcoloristdrawerillustrator
    Antonymephotographersculptorwriter
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    working(adjective)

    /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

    berufstätig, erwerbstätig

    having a job for which you are paid

    the working population

    die erwerbstätige Bevölkerung

    a working mother

    Synonymeemployedactivelaboringoperatingfunctional
    Antonymeunemployedinactiveidleretired
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    businessman(noun)

    /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

    der Geschäftsmann

    a man who works in business, especially at a high level

    He wants to be a businessman.

    Er möchte Geschäftsmann werden.

    the bottom step (of a flight of stairs)

    Synonymeentrepreneurexecutivetradermerchantindustrialist
    Antonymeemployeeworkerlaborer
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    employee(noun)

    /ɪmˈplɔɪiː/

    der Angestellte, der Mitarbeiter

    a person who is paid to work for somebody

    This company has about 200 employees.

    Diese Firma hat etwa 200 Mitarbeiter.

    employee rights/relations

    Synonymeworkerstaffassociateteam memberpersonnel
    Antonymeemployermanagerbossowner
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    secretary(noun)

    /ˈsekrəteri/

    der Sekretär, die Sekretärin

    a person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.

    a legal/medical secretary

    eine Rechtsanwaltssekretärin/eine Arztsekretärin

    Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.

    Synonymeassistantclerkadministratoraidepersonal assistantPA
    Antonymemanagerbossexecutivesupervisor
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    conference(noun)

    /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

    die Konferenz, die Tagung

    a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views

    The conference will be held in Glasgow.

    Die Konferenz findet in Glasgow statt.

    The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events.

    Synonymemeetingconventionsummitseminarsymposiumcongressforum
    Antonymedissolutionseparationdivisionadjournment
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    farming(noun)

    /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/

    die Landwirtschaft

    the business of managing or working on a farm

    a farming community

    eine bäuerliche Gemeinde

    sheep/fish, etc. farming

    Synonymeagriculturalagrariancultivatinggrowing
    Antonymeindustrialurbanmanufacturing
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    manager(noun)

    /ˈmænɪdʒər/

    der Manager, der Geschäftsführer

    a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one

    a bank/hotel manager

    ein Bank-/Hotelmanager

    the sales/marketing/personnel manager

    Synonymeexecutivedirectorsupervisoradministratorleader
    Antonymeemployeeworkersubordinatefollower
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    employer(noun)

    /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

    der Arbeitgeber

    a person or company that pays people to work for them

    one of the largest employers in the area

    einer der größten Arbeitgeber in der Region

    They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).

    Synonymebosshirercompanyorganizationfirmmanagement
    Antonymeemployeeworkerjob seeker
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    Assistant(noun)

    /əˈsɪstənt/

    der Assistent, die Assistentin

    a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job

    My assistant will send you the meeting schedule this afternoon.

    Mein Assistent schickt Ihnen heute Nachmittag den Terminplan für das Meeting.

    SynonymeHelperAideColleagueDeputyAssociate
    AntonymeSuperiorBossManagerDirectorLeader
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    industry(noun)

    /ˈɪndəstri/

    die Industrie

    the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories

    Many people in this town work in industry, making cars and machines.

    Viele Menschen in dieser Stadt arbeiten in der Industrie und stellen Autos und Maschinen her.

    Synonymebusinesscommercetrademanufacturingproductionenterprise
    Antonymeagriculturefarmingnature
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    designer(noun)

    /dɪˈzaɪnər/

    der Designer, die Designerin

    a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns

    He is a talented fashion designer.

    Er ist ein talentierter Modedesigner.

    Synonymecreatorartiststylistinventorarchitect
    Antonymecopycatimitatorplagiaristfollower
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    organization(noun)

    /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/

    die Organisation

    a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim

    He's the president of a large international organization.

    Er ist der Präsident einer großen internationalen Organisation.

    Synonymeinstitutioncompanyassociationgroupbodyestablishmentsystemarrangement
    Antonymedisorderchaosdisorganizationindividualismanarchy
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    architect(noun)

    /ˈɑːrkɪtekt/

    der Architekt, die Architektin

    a person trained to design buildings and to prepare the drawings that show how they will look and be used

    The architect revised the facade design after the client asked for larger windows.

    Der Architekt überarbeitete den Fassadenentwurf, nachdem der Kunde größere Fenster gewünscht hatte.

    Please send the updated floor layouts to the architect for comment.

    Synonymedesignerplannerbuilderengineer
    Antonymedemolisherdestroyer