Schwarzarbeit
dieNounillegal employment; moonlighting
English translations
- 01
illegal work
- 02
off-the-books work
- 03
undeclared work
Word details
- German meaning
- Illegale Beschäftigung, bei der keine Steuern und Sozialabgaben gezahlt werden.
- English meaning
- illegal work
- Synonym
- Pfusch, illegale Arbeit
- German example
- Schwarzarbeit schadet der Wirtschaft.
- English example
- Illegal work harms the economy.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schwarzarbeit
- Plural Form
- die Schwarzarbeiten
Related words
- Schwarzarbeiter
A black market worker is a person who engages in unofficial employment without paying taxes and social security contributions.
- schwarzarbeiten
To work illegally, to moonlight
- Schwarzarbeitsbekämpfungsgesetz
The Act on Combating Undeclared Work is a German law to combat illegal employment.
Example sentences with “Schwarzarbeit”
Schwarzarbeit ist in Deutschland illegal. (Illegal employment is illegal in Germany.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schwarzarbeit feminine?
Yes, 'die Schwarzarbeit' is feminine. It is used in the singular.