English to Afrikaans Meaning of work - werk

Work :

werk

noun

werk, aksie, opdrag, arbeid, indiensneming, diens, situasie, daad, praktyk, voorwerp, oorsaak, strewe, slenter, plek, aktiwiteit, energie, beroep, handel, toelae, funksie, lus, lief, liefde, prestasie, outeurskap, samestelling, vlakke van die lewe, werkwoord, operasie, aktrise, betrokkenheid, woning, vlag, plig, behoort, verpligting

verb

werk, doen, funksie, slaaf, gaan, voldoende, loop, aanhou, arbeid, moeite, poog, baar, dien, word waar, betamen, pas, aanhits, in te samel, opgewonde, bedink, dink, uitdink, slaan uit, produseer, maak, vorm, mode, bou, bestaan, uitmaak, komponeer, trek, skryf, pleeg, praktyk, speel, kleinigheid, aaien

Work :: werkWorkaholic :: workaholicWorkaholics :: workaholicsWorked :: gewerkWorking :: werkWorks :: werke

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Definitions of work in English

Noun(1) activity directed toward making or doing something(2) a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing(3) the occupation for which you are paid(4) applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading(5) (physics(6) a place where work is done(7) the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it
Verb(1) exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity(2) be employed(3) have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected(4) perform as expected when applied(5) shape, form, or improve a material(6) give a workout to(7) proceed along a path(8) operate in a certain place, area, or specialty(9) proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity(10) move in an agitated manner(11) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence(12) cause to work(13) prepare for crops(14) behave in a certain way when handled(15) have and exert influence or effect(16) operate in or through

Examples of work in English

(1) there was an exhibition of his work in Paris(2) I got in from work and spent an hour or so rubbing down a radiator in the dining room, I then masked it up and sprayed it.(3) I was returning home from work on a packed subway(4) He is often at the office until 8pm and always brings work home.(5) The unprovoked attack happened as he returned from work earlier this month.(6) the staff work very hard at attracting customers(7) trying to work to windward in light airs(8) Flags flew at half-mast and non-essential staff were told not to report for work .(9) she frequently took work home with her(10) Walker contributed a sewn work entitled Sampler that featured the embroidered text, ├ö├ç├┐Wife is a four-letter word├ö├ç├û.(11) With their matching broken noses, the three left the pub in pursuit of a less hazardous line of work .(12) Sometimes he thinks about this but he can always justify his line of work .(13) she goes to work on her bicycle(14) He will not therefore be undertaking any work within the cathedral until this matter is concluded.(15) you'll work yourself into an early grave(16) Much work and effort has been put into the event by the organisers and events committee.

Related Phrases of work

(1) work out ::

uitwerk

(2) at work ::

by die werk

(3) work hard ::

werk hard

(4) work experience ::

Werksondervinding

(5) hard work ::

harde werk

(6) go to work ::

gaan werk toe

(7) work on ::

werk aan

(8) good work ::

goeie werk

(9) work up ::

opwerk

Related Phrases of work

(1) work out ::

uitwerk

(2) at work ::

by die werk

(3) work hard ::

werk hard

(4) work experience ::

Werksondervinding

(5) hard work ::

harde werk

(6) go to work ::

gaan werk toe

(7) work on ::

werk aan

(8) good work ::

goeie werk

(9) work up ::

opwerk

Synonyms

Noun

1. labor ::

arbeid

2. employment ::

indiensneming

3. composition ::

samestelling

5. handiwork ::

handewerk

7. everything ::

alles

8. study ::

studie

9. piece of work ::

stuk werk

10. oeuvre ::

oeuvre

11. workplace ::

werkplek

Verb

12. toil ::

moeite

13. be employed ::

in diens geneem

14. cultivate ::

kweek

15. function ::

funksie

16. operate ::

werk

17. succeed ::

slaag

18. bring about ::

bewerkstellig

21. knead ::

knie

22. maneuver ::

maneuver

23. twitch ::

twitch

24. bring ::

bring

25. act upon ::

Wet op

26. forge ::

bewerk

27. act ::

daad

28. work on ::

werk aan

29. do work ::

doen werk

30. ferment ::

fermenteer

31. make ::

maak

32. turn ::

draai

33. exploit ::

ontgin

34. exercise ::

oefening

35. puzzle out ::

vasstel

Different Forms

work, workaholic, workaholics, worked, works

Word Example from TV Shows

Bernadette and I both WORK, and we're overcompensating.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 7

Well, to WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 20

You know, my parents met at his place of WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 5

...will be over $3000 for one night's WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

One where the dudes who are actually doing all the WORK ain't getting fisted.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 9

Examples of work from TV Shows

Bernadette and I both WORK, and we're overcompensating.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 7

Well, to WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 20

You know, my parents met at his place of WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 5

...will be over $3000 for one night's WORK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

One where the dudes who are actually doing all the WORK ain't getting fisted.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 9

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