work
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’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
I have a lot of work to finish before lunch.
basic
We work on new projects every month.
basic