heimarbeiten

to work from home

verb HIME-ar-bite-en Rare

Also means

to do outwork

Usage Note

heimarbeiten can mean either modern remote work or the older concept of Heimarbeit (cottage industry piecework). In contemporary usage it is synonymous with im Homeoffice arbeiten. It is less formal than telearbeiten.

Examples

"Seit der Pandemie darf er zwei Tage pro Woche heimarbeiten."

Natural Translation

Since the pandemic he is allowed to work from home two days a week.

Literal Translation

Since the pandemic may he two days per week from-home-work.

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