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
- Ech schaffen haut vu 9 bis 17 Auer.
(I am working today from 9 to 5.) - Hie schafft an engem Büro.
(He works in an office.) - 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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