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Arbeitsmoral

work ethic

noun ar-BAYTS-mo-rahl Rare

Also means

morale at work

Usage Note

Arbeitsmoral can mean either 'work ethic' (individual dedication) or 'staff morale' (collective motivation) depending on context. Die Arbeitsmoral des Teams ist gesunken — team morale has dropped.

Examples

"Eine hohe Arbeitsmoral ist kein Ersatz für vernünftige Arbeitsbedingungen."

Natural Translation

A strong work ethic is no substitute for reasonable working conditions.

Literal Translation

A high work-ethic is no replacement for sensible working-conditions.

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