employee
gb/ɪmplˈɔɪi/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪi/
A2
English
~ 1200
alkalmazott, munkavállaló
NOUN
A2
1
alkalmazott
B1
munkavállaló
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an employee of [organization]
The company hired three new employees last month.
A cég a múlt hónapban három új alkalmazottat vett fel.
As an employee, she is entitled to health insurance.
Alkalmazottként jogosult egészségbiztosításra.
The restaurant's employees are known for their friendly service.
All employees must attend the safety training session.
He has been an employee of the bank for over ten years.
Learner examples
I am an employee at a hotel.
Egy szálloda alkalmazottja vagyok.
The store has five employees.
Az üzletnek öt alkalmazottja van.
She is a new employee at the office.
Employees must wear a uniform.
He is an employee of a big company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employee' with 'employer'. Remember: the employee works for the employer.
Meaning
Person employed for wages or salary
Collocations
full-time employee
|part-time employee
|new employee
|long-term employee
|former employee
Synonyms
worker (A more general term; can refer to anyone who works, not just those formally employed by an organization.)
|
staff member (Refers to someone as part of the staff of a specific organization; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
employer (The person or organization that hires and pays employees; opposite role in the employment relationship.)
Themes
business
|work
|employment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who works for another person or company and gets paid.
A person who is hired to work for a business, organization, or individual in exchange for wages or a salary.
Grammar
Dictionary form
employee
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪi/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪi/
Syllables & stress
em - ploy - ee (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: employee
- Plural: employees
Word family
Forms
employees
noun
Core family
Related words
employable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
employability
noun
Expressions
employee benefits
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi bˈɛnəfɪts/
fixed phrase
Non-salary perks for workers
Extra things that workers get from their job, like health insurance or paid holidays, in addition to money.
Examples
- The company offers excellent employee benefits, including dental coverage.
- Employee benefits often include vacation time and retirement plans.
employee training
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Job skills teaching for workers
Classes or activities that help workers learn how to do their job better.
Examples
- The company invests heavily in employee training programs.
- Employee training helps improve service quality.
employee turnover
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi tˈɚnˌoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
Rate of staff leaving and replacement
How often workers leave a company and new ones are hired.
Examples
- High employee turnover can hurt a company's performance.
- The new policy aims to reduce employee turnover.
employee engagement
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Workers' emotional commitment to job
How much workers feel interested in their job and want to do it well.
Examples
- Employee engagement is key to improving productivity.
- The survey measured overall employee engagement levels.
employee engagement
2/ɪmplˈɔɪi ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Employees’ commitment and motivation
How much workers care about their job and company and want to do their best.
Examples
- The company invests in training to boost employee engagement.
- Low employee engagement can lead to high staff turnover.
- Regular feedback is important for maintaining employee engagement.