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• Tätigkeit, die körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung erfordert, um ein Ziel oder Ergebnis zu erreichen, oder die Stelle, an der eine solche Tätigkeit ausgeübt wird.

A noun referring to activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result, or the place where such activity is done.

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1. Employment or jobA1formal

   The activity or job that one does to earn money or as a profession.

   Arbeit

   • He goes to work every morning at 8 AM.
   • She found good work as a teacher.
   • My work involves traveling a lot.

   Synonymebusinesscareeremploymentjoblivelihoodoccupationpositionprofessiontradevocation

   Antonymeleisureplayrestunemployment

2. Effort or laborA1formal

   Physical or mental effort done to achieve a purpose or result.

   Arbeit

   • Cleaning the house took a lot of work.
   • Hard work leads to success.
   • The work on the bridge was completed ahead of schedule.

   Synonymedrudgeryeffortexertionindustrylaborlabourstruggletoil

   Antonymeeaseidlenessleisureplayrest

3. Product or creationB1formal

   Something made or produced as a result of effort, such as art, literature, or a task.

   Werk

   • This painting is her best work.
   • Shakespeare's works are studied worldwide.
   • The mechanic did excellent work on the car.

   Synonymeachievementartifactcompositioncreationoeuvreopusoutputpieceproductproduction

4. Place of employmentA1informal

   The building or location where one performs their job.

   Arbeitsplatz

   • I left my phone at work.
   • See you at work tomorrow.
   • The office is a 10-minute walk from my home.

   Synonymeworkplace

• Verb, das die Ausübung von Tätigkeiten, Aufgaben oder Handlungen bezeichnet, oft zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit oder Zielerreichung; auch vom Funktionieren von Maschinen oder Einrichtungen.

A verb used to indicate performing labor, tasks, or activities, often for employment or to achieve a result.

1. Perform labor or tasksA1formal

   To do work or employment activities to earn money or achieve results.

   Arbeiten

   • She works as a teacher in a local school.
   • He works long hours to support his family.
   • They work together on the project every day.

   Synonymedrudgegrindlaborperspireplug awayslavestrivesweattoil

   Antonymeidlelazeloafplayrest

2. A2formal

   To function or operate correctly or as intended.

   Funktionieren

   • The machine works perfectly after repairs.
   • Does your phone work without internet?
   • The plan worked exactly as expected.

   Synonymeactfunctiongooperateperformrun

   Antonymebreakfailmalfunction

3. Achieve a resultB1informal

   To have a desired effect or produce a result.

   Wirken

   • The medicine worked quickly to reduce the pain.
   • His excuse didn't work with the boss.
   • The strategy worked well during the crisis.

   Synonymepan outsucceedtake effectwork out

   Antonymefail

4. Cultivate or shapeB2formal

   To shape, form, or cultivate something through effort.

   Bearbeiten

   • She worked the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
   • Farmers work the land to grow crops.
   • He worked the dough into a thin crust.

   Synonymecultivatefashionformmoldshapetill

   Antonymeignoreneglect

Phrasal-Variantenwork atwork inwork offwork onwork outwork overwork throughwork up