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Gastarbeiter

Description:

Gastarbeiter is a German term that refers to foreign workers, who moved to Germany or Austria in the 1950s to 1970s to address labor shortages. The term is a combination of the German words "Gast" meaning guest, and "Arbeiter" meaning worker. Gastarbeiter played a significant role in supporting the economic growth of Germany and Austria.

Examples:

As a noun - singular:

1. The Gastarbeiter population in Germany has contributed immensely to the country's economic development.
2. My grandfather was a Gastarbeiter in Germany during the 1960s.
3. Gastarbeiter often faced cultural and linguistic challenges upon their arrival in Germany.

As a noun - plural:

1. Many Gastarbeiter returned to their home countries after years of working in Germany.
2. The Gastarbeiter brought diverse cultural influences to Germany.
3. Gastarbeiter were primarily employed in industries such as manufacturing and construction.

As a verb:

1. Germany and Austria actively recruited foreign workers to Gastarbeiter positions.
2. Several companies continue to gastarbeiten laborers from different countries.
3. He decided to gastarbeiten in Germany to support his family back home.

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