Work Meaning in English
word
/ˈwɝk/
WURK
/wˈɜːk/
WURK
Definition
To do a job or task to earn money or achieve a purpose. It can also mean the place where you do your job, or the result of an effort.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a noun and verb. As a verb, often used with 'at' or 'on' (work at a company, work on a project). As a noun, can mean job or effort (hard work). Informal phrases include 'work out' (exercise or solve). Don't confuse with 'job' which often means a specific role.
Spanish: trabajar - trabajoPortuguese (BR): trabalhar - trabalhoPortuguese (PT): trabalhar - trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 工作 - 工作Chinese (Traditional): 工作 - 工作Hindi: काम करना - कामArabic: يعمل - عملBengali: কাজ - কর্ম (পেশা)Russian: работать - работаJapanese: 働く - 仕事Vietnamese: làm việc - công việcKorean: 일하다 - 일Turkish: çalışmak - işUrdu: کام - محنتIndonesian: bekerja - pekerjaan
Example Sentences
She works in a hospital every day.
basic
I have a lot of work to finish before lunch.
basic
We work on new projects every month.
basic
I’m going to work out at the gym tonight.
natural
He’s been working on fixing his car all day.
natural
Finding a new job can be hard work.
natural