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What preposition pairs with 'arbeiten'?

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For example, the sentence "Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt"

The correct preposition to use with 'arbeiten' to convey the meaning of 'to work on' is 'an', forming the phrase 'arbeiten an'. The sentence 'Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt' translates to 'He is working on a new project.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of working on something. Fun Fact: 'Arbeiten an' requires the dative case.

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