Norwegian Word of the Day
arbeid
AR-beid • noun — 24th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: work; a job or task that requires effort
Examples
- Jeg har mye arbeid i dag.
(I have a lot of work today.) - Hun går på arbeid klokken åtte.
(She goes to work at eight o'clock.) - Dette arbeidet tar tid.
(This work takes time.)
Synonyms
- jobb
- gjerning
- virke
Arbeid is a very common word for work in general, including paid work, tasks, and effort. It is used in everyday speech and writing, and can refer either to a job or to the act of working.
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