Afrikaans Word of the Day
werk
/WERK/ • verb / noun — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: work; to work; a job
Examples
- Ek werk elke dag in 'n groot kantoor.
(I work every day in a large office.) - Sy het 'n nuwe werk gevind.
(She found a new job.) - Ons moet harder werk om die projek klaar te kry.
(We must work harder to finish the project.)
Synonyms
- baan
- pos
Werk is used both as a verb (to work) and as a noun (a job). Common phrases include 'hard werk' (work hard), 'werk vind' (find work), and 'by die werk' (at work). It's used in formal and informal contexts and is one of the most common words for employment and effort.
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