Afrikaans Word of the Day
werk
/VERK/ • noun/verb — 9th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: work
Examples
- Ek moet my werk voltooi.
(I need to complete my work.) - Hy gaan vroeg werk toe.
(He is going to work early.) - Hulle hou van hul werk.
(They enjoy their work.)
Synonyms
- taak
- beroepsaktiwiteit
The word 'werk' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to tasks or employment-related activities.
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