Dutch Word of the Day
werken
WER-ken • verb — 13th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to work (be employed; function; have an effect)
Examples
- Ik werk in Amsterdam.
(I work in Amsterdam.) - Hij werkt drie dagen per week.
(He works three days a week.) - De computer werkt niet.
(The computer doesn't work.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | werk | werkte |
| jij/je | werkt | werkte |
| hij/zij/het | werkt | werkte |
| wij/we | werken | werkten |
| jullie | werken | werkten |
| zij/ze | werken | werkten |
Werken is used both for having a job (Ik werk als docent) and for things functioning (De app werkt). Use werken aan + object to say 'working on' something (werken aan een project). Informal 'jobben' often means doing temporary or part-time work.
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