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100 essential German words for work

100 German words worth knowing, picked from the topics Work and business, Occupations, Digital and communication, Economy and finance and translated into English.

Work and business 25 words

GermanEnglish
Vorgesetztermanager
Führungskraftexecutive
Streikstrike
verwaltento manage
Stelleposition
Nachverfolgungfollow up
Fabrikfactory
Bürooffice
Kundeclient
Arbeitsstellejob
ausbildento train
Beruftrade
Chefboss
Projektproject
Rechtsformlegal status
Teamteam
Arbeitslosigkeitunemployment
Konfliktconflict
Vertragcontract
Aktefile
Angestellteremployee
Berichtreport
Besprechungmeeting
Gehaltsalary
Abteilungdepartment

Occupations 25 words

GermanEnglish
Richterjudge
Seemannsailor
Schauspieleractor
Rechtsanwaltlawyer
Schäfershepherd
Handwerkoccupation
Pilotpilot
Künstlerartist
Metzgerbutcher
Briefträgerpostman
Arztdoctor
Notarnotary
Arbeitermanual worker
Malerpainter
Kellnerwaiter
Sportlerathlete
Verkäufershop assistant
Bankierbanker
Sängersinger
Theaterschauspielerstage actor
Musikermusician
Offizierofficer
Polizistpolice officer
Schriftstellerwriter
Assistentassistant

Digital and communication 25 words

GermanEnglish
Linklink
Seitepage
Anrufcall
Fotophoto
tippento type
Videovideo
Virusvirus
Bildschirmscreen
Kopfhörerheadphones
Kontoaccount
Nummernumber
Profilprofile
Netzwerknetwork
Mausmouse
Kontaktcontact
Inhaltcontent
Datendata
Ordnerfolder
sendento send
Fensterwindow
Nachrichtmessage
Arbeitsspeichermemory
Freigabesharing
Versionversion
Gerätdevice

Economy and finance 25 words

GermanEnglish
Kostencost
Preisprice
Darlehenloan
Gebührduty
Vermögenswertasset
Bilanzbalance sheet
Zielgruppetarget
Kursshare price
Krisecrisis
Schuldendebt
Fondsfund
Steuertax
Margemargin
Angebotsupply
Verlustloss
Wertpapiersecurity
Aktieshare
Geldmoney
Bankbank
Börsestock exchange
Budgetbudget
Kreditcredit
Indexindex
Marktmarket
Markebrand

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