Arbejdsdygtige

Arbejdsdygtige is a Danish adjective meaning capable of working or employable. It is formed from the noun arbejd (work) and the adjective dygtig (skilled, capable). The related noun arbejdsdygtighed or arbejdsevne refers to a person’s overall capacity to perform work. In everyday language, arbeidsdygtig describes someone who can undertake paid employment, either fully or to some extent, depending on health and other conditions.

In policy and labor market contexts, arbejdsdygtige is used to distinguish individuals who are considered able to work from those who are not due to illness, disability, or other barriers. Phrases such as arbejd dygtige ledige (able-bodied unemployed) or arbejddygtige personer appear in discussions of welfare, unemployment benefits, and active labor market programs. The exact definition of what makes someone arbejddygtig can vary by legal or administrative framework and may include partial work capacity, rehabilitation potential, or the possibility of part-time employment.

Nuances often accompany the term. Arbejdsdygtighed is not always an all-or-nothing attribute; individuals may be partly arbejddygtige, meaning they can perform some work but not others, or require accommodations or training. Context matters: medical assessments, social policy, and employer perspectives can influence how the term is applied. While common in Danish policy discourse, the term is primarily used in formal or semi-formal settings and may be less common in casual conversation.