working
word · lemma: work
/ˈwɝkɪŋ/
WUR-king
/wˈɜːkɪŋ/
WUR-king
Definition
Doing a job or task, usually to earn money or achieve a goal; also used to describe something functioning correctly.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as an adjective describing ongoing action from the verb 'work' and for describing operational status (e.g., 'the machine is working'). Common in daily speech and writing. Don't confuse with 'worked' (past tense).
Spanish: trabajandoPortuguese (BR): trabalhandoPortuguese (PT): a trabalharChinese (Simplified): 工作Chinese (Traditional): 工作Hindi: काम कर रहा/रहीArabic: يعملBengali: কাজ করছে - সক্রিয়Russian: работает - работающийJapanese: 働いている - 作動しているVietnamese: đang làm việc - hoạt độngKorean: 일하고 있는 - 작동하는Turkish: çalışıyor - çalışanUrdu: کام کر رہا ہے - چل رہا ہےIndonesian: sedang bekerja - berfungsi
Example Sentences
She is working on her homework.
basic
The printer is not working today.
basic
They are working in the office right now.
basic
I can’t talk long, I’m working on a tight deadline.
natural
Is the heater still working after the repair?
natural
We’ll be working late tonight to finish the project.
natural