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Luxembourgish Word of the Day

schaffen

/SHA-fen/ • verb — 7th of May, 2026


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Meaning: to work (do a job) or to function/operate

Examples

  1. Ech schaffen haut vu 9 bis 17 Auer.
    (I am working today from 9 to 5.)
  2. Hie schafft an engem Büro.
    (He works in an office.)
  3. D'Luucht schafft net.
    (The light doesn't work.)

Synonyms

  • aarbechten
  • jobben
Schaffen is the common Luxembourgish verb for doing paid work or a job. It is also used for devices or systems that 'work' or 'function' (e.g., 'eschafft net' = 'doesn't work'). In informal speech you may also hear 'jobben' for casual/part-time work and 'aarbechten' as a more formal equivalent.

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