Labors Meaning in English
word · lemma: labor
ˈɫeɪbɝz
LAY-berz
lˈeɪbɐ
LAY-buhz
Definition
“Labors” is the plural of “labor,” meaning tasks, hard work, or efforts, especially physical or difficult work. It can also refer to important or valuable work someone has done.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'work' or 'jobs.' Used in phrases like 'the labors of Hercules' (difficult tasks) or 'fruits of one's labors' (rewards from hard work). Not common in everyday speech; more likely in writing or academic discussion.
Spanish: trabajos - labores - esfuerzosPortuguese (BR): trabalhos - labores - esforçosPortuguese (PT): trabalhos - labores - esforçosChinese (Simplified): 劳作 - 劳动 - 努力Chinese (Traditional): 勞作 - 勞動 - 努力Hindi: परिश्रम - श्रम - कार्यArabic: جهود - أعمال - أشغالBengali: পরিশ্রম - কঠোর শ্রম - কষ্টার্জিত কাজRussian: труды - усилия - тяжелый трудJapanese: 労苦 - 努力 - 苦労Vietnamese: lao động vất vả - công sức - thành quả lao độngKorean: 노고 - 노동 - 수고Turkish: emekler - çabalar - zahmetlerUrdu: محنتیں - مشقتیںIndonesian: jerih payah - kerja keras - usaha
Example Sentences
His labors helped build the bridge.
basic
Many people respect her for her labors.
basic
The labors of the farmers feed the nation.
basic
After years of hard labors, she finally opened her own shop.
natural
We finally saw the results of our labors.
natural
The legend tells of the twelve labors of Hercules.
natural