In Deutschland sind die meisten Erwerbstätigen …
Correct answer: D. employed by a company or a public authority.
In German, as in the test
- in kleinen Familienunternehmen beschäftigt.
- ehrenamtlich für ein Bundesland tätig.
- selbstständig mit einer eigenen Firma tätig.
- bei einer Firma oder Behörde beschäftigt. (richtige Antwort)
English translation
In Germany, most people in work are …
- employed in small family businesses.
- working as volunteers for a federal state.
- self-employed with their own company.
- employed by a company or a public authority. (Correct answer)
Why this is correct
Most working people in Germany are employees of a company or work for a public authority. Only about one in ten is self-employed.