Wat betekent work in Engels?

Wat is de betekenis van het woord work in Engels? Het artikel legt de volledige betekenis uit, de uitspraak samen met tweetalige voorbeelden en instructies voor het gebruik van work in Engels.

Het woord work in Engels betekent werken, doorwerken, werken, het doen, werken, bedienen, werk, werk, werk, werk, werk, werkplaats, werkplek, werk, werkstuk, werk, werkstuk, arbeid, werk-, bewerken, verdraaien, bewerkstelligen, bewerken, aan het werk houden, bewerken, opzwepen, labour, work, have effect, function, work, work, work, treat, work, work, earn a living, work, work, work, function, work, work, piece of work, work, work, work, get down to work, get to work, put to work, unfit for work, work one's way through, local social work, serve as, contingent work, casual work, work hard, do the dirty work, He's a real piece of work!, elaborate in detail, work out in detail, make quick work of, make short work of, work of art, artwork, work up, work closely together, work overtime, pioneer, cooperate, collaborate, repair, fix, work on, internship, do a work placement practice, trainee, train, work out, hourly work, voluntary work, volunteer work, pressure of work, unemployed, invoegen, stuwen, persen, een plekje vinden voor, tijd vrijmaken voor, trainen, uitwerken, oplossen, uitrekenen, berekenen, oplossen, doorwerken, doorlopen, verwerken, zichzelf oppeppen om, goedgekeurd om te werken, op het werk, aan het werk zijn, het vuile werk opknappen, naar het werk gaan, aan iets gaan werken, goede werk, meesterwerk, hardwerkend, harde werk, hard werken, zo door blijven gaan, zo door gaan, rasterwerk, traliewerk, levenswerk, branche, sector, vrij, werkloos, stukwerk, aan het werk gaan, aan de slag gaan, aan het werk zetten, werken in, overuren werken, ploegendienst, dienst, zichzelf over de kop werken, werkschuw, werklast, werkbelasting, werkblad, werkblad, werkplek, werkblad, grondig medisch onderzoek, inktvlek, zeewaardig maken. Raadpleeg de onderstaande details voor meer informatie.

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Betekenis van het woord work

werken

intransitive verb (be employed)

He works at the bank.

doorwerken

intransitive verb (toil)

He worked into the night.

werken, het doen

intransitive verb (function)

Does the car work?

werken

intransitive verb (be useful, effectual)

Did the medicine work?

bedienen

transitive verb (machine: operate, manage)

Do you know how to work this machine?

werk

noun (uncountable (occupation)

What is your work? I'm a dentist.

werk

noun (uncountable (employment)

The bank provides work for many people.

werk

noun (uncountable (effort)

His work on the car was worth the result.

werk

noun (uncountable (toil)

An apple picker does exhausting work, from sunrise until dusk.

werk

noun (uncountable (type of task)

I don't like this work. Can I do something different?

werkplaats, werkplek

noun (office, place of work)

This is his work. Yes, that building.

werk

noun (activity)

He is doing some work or other in the shop.

werkstuk

noun (objects on which work is done)

The art students took their work to the benches.

werk

noun (product of labour)

The work was obviously well done.

werkstuk

noun (building)

The tunnel is an impressive work of engineering.

arbeid

noun (physics: force times distance) (natuurkunde)

In physics, work deals with transference of energy.

werk-

noun as adjective (of, concerning work) (in samenstelling)

He got a work permit in July.

bewerken, verdraaien

intransitive verb (contort)

She worked the wire into a loop.

bewerkstelligen

transitive verb (accomplish)

She worked a change in the texture of the dough.

bewerken

transitive verb (fashion by work)

The carpenter works the pieces into a table.

aan het werk houden

transitive verb ([sb], keep at work)

The boss worked them until late into the night.

bewerken

transitive verb (land, be a farmer)

The farmer worked the land.

opzwepen

transitive verb (persuade)

The minister worked the congregation into an exultant state.

labour

(werk) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work

(het werken, arbeid)

have effect

(resultaat opleveren)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

function, work

(werken)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work

(arbeid verrichten)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work, treat

(werk verrichten aan)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

work

(natuurkunde: uitwerking van kracht) (physics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work

(baan, betrekking)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

earn a living

(werken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

work

(een beroep uitoefenen)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work

(bezig zijn)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work, function

(functioneren)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work

(functioneren)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work, piece of work

(werkstuk, creatie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work

(effectief zijn)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work

(daad, handeling)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work

(krimpen en uitzetten)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

get down to work, get to work

(beginnen te werken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

put to work

(doen werken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

unfit for work

(ongeschikt om te werken: ziek)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

work one's way through

(doorgang maken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

local social work

(sociaal-cultureel werk)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

serve as

(letterlijk (beroep uitoefenen)

contingent work, casual work

(variabele arbeid) (not full time, not permanent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work hard

(pezen, aanpoten)

do the dirty work

(onaangename taak verrichten)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

He's a real piece of work!

(wat een kerel!)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

elaborate in detail, work out in detail

(detailleren)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

make quick work of, make short work of

(zonder pardon beëindigen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

work of art, artwork

(schilderij, beeldhouwwerk)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

work up

(iemand laten watertanden)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

work closely together

(uitgebreid samenwerken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

work overtime

(overwerken)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

pioneer

(baanbrekend werk doen)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

cooperate, collaborate

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

repair, fix

(knutselen met sleutels)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

work on

(letterlijk (werken aan)

internship

(leertijd)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

do a work placement practice

(praktijkervaring opdoen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

trainee

(leerling)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

train

(oefenen)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

work out

(detailleren, verfijnen)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

hourly work

(geen mv. (werk dat per uur wordt aangerekend)

voluntary work, volunteer work

(liefdadig werk)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

pressure of work

(zwaarte van dagelijks werk)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

unemployed

(geen baan hebbend)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

invoegen

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (insert)

I like the report, but could you somehow work in a mention of John's contribution?

stuwen, persen

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (insert with difficulty)

Drill a hole in the base and then gradually work the rod in the hole.

een plekje vinden voor, tijd vrijmaken voor

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (find time) (informeel)

I'm pretty busy, but I think I can work in a movie tonight. I hope the doctor's office can work me in today.

trainen

phrasal verb, intransitive (exercise)

We're going to the gym to work out this afternoon.

uitwerken, oplossen

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (solve)

I'm still trying to work out this last crossword clue.

uitrekenen, berekenen

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal (calculate)

I finally worked out my income taxes, and now I have to send the government a check.

oplossen

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal (resolve)

They have a lot of problems to work out with their marriage. Things are very hostile between management and the union; it isn't clear how they will work out this dispute.

doorwerken, doorlopen

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (manage, deal with)

I worked through my budget, and decided to spend less. Just work through the first part of the problem for now.

verwerken

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (resolve)

He spent years working through the death of his parents in an accident.

zichzelf oppeppen om

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (informal (gather courage) (informeel)

I'm still working up to asking her out on a date.

goedgekeurd om te werken

verbal expression (be permitted, qualified to do a job)

op het werk

adverb (at your workplace)

Bob never checks his personal email at work.

aan het werk zijn

adjective (working, in action)

het vuile werk opknappen

(figurative, slang (perform a disagreeable task)

She no longer had servants to do the dirty work for her.

naar het werk gaan

verbal expression (travel to workplace)

I prefer to go to work early before the traffic gets heavy.

aan iets gaan werken

verbal expression (figurative, informal (do [sth] thoroughly)

The artist has really gone to work on this mural; it's huge and very detailed.

goede werk

noun (job: done well)

Her boss congratulated her on her great work.
Haar baas feliciteerde haar voor het goede werk.

meesterwerk

noun (art: masterpiece)

The Great Gatsby is one of the great works of American literature.

hardwerkend

adjective (working hard)

Miguel was hard at work doing his history project.

harde werk

noun (great effort)

We would like to commend you on your hard work for the company over the years.
We willen u graag prijzen voor uw harde werk voor het bedrijf in de afgelopen jaren.

hard werken

noun (informal ([sth]: requires effort)

Riding a bike uphill is hard work.
Een heuvel op fietsen is hard werken.

zo door blijven gaan, zo door gaan

verbal expression (expressing approval)

My teacher told me to keep up the good work after I scored 100% in the exam.

rasterwerk, traliewerk

noun ([sth] with a crisscross design)

levenswerk

noun (one's main endeavour)

branche, sector

noun (profession, trade: field)

Police officers regularly have to deal with danger in their line of work.

vrij

adverb (not at work) (van werk)

werkloos

adjective (jobless)

The closing of the tin mines left many men out of work.

stukwerk

noun (work paid by the unit) (betaling per eenheid)

aan het werk gaan, aan de slag gaan

verbal expression (start doing [sth])

He set to work as soon as he was given the new task.

aan het werk zetten

verbal expression (cause to start doing [sth])

The manager set the new employee to work filing invoices.

werken in

(trade, profession)

My husband works in accounting, and I work in technical services.

overuren werken

(work extra hours)

I won't work overtime unless they pay me extra for the hours.

ploegendienst, dienst

noun (period of work)

My usual work shift is 8:30 to 5, but sometimes I work from noon to 8 instead.

zichzelf over de kop werken

verbal expression (figurative (do too much) (fig., informeel)

He's working himself into the ground, doing three hours of overtime each night.

werkschuw

adjective (informal (lazy)

werklast, werkbelasting

noun (amount of work)

My workload is particularly heavy this week.

werkblad

noun (school: sheet of exercises)

The teacher handed round worksheets for the students to fill in.

werkblad

noun (accountancy: preliminary document)

The accountant enters the figures on a worksheet before preparing the final statement.

werkplek

noun (office cubicle or desk)

Every workstation in the office has a computer and a telephone.

werkblad

noun (UK (counter)

The worktops in the kitchen are easy to clean.

grondig medisch onderzoek

noun (US (thorough medical examination)

inktvlek

noun (printing: ink smear) (drukkunst)

zeewaardig maken

noun (ship: making seaworthy) (van schip)

The ship will remain in dock until the workup has been completed.

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Het Engels is afkomstig van Germaanse stammen die naar Engeland zijn geëmigreerd en is over een periode van meer dan 1400 jaar geëvolueerd. Engels is de derde meest gesproken taal ter wereld, na Chinees en Spaans. Het is de meest geleerde tweede taal en de officiële taal van bijna 60 soevereine landen. Deze taal heeft een groter aantal sprekers als tweede en vreemde taal dan moedertaalsprekers. Engels is ook de co-officiële taal van de Verenigde Naties, van de Europese Unie en van vele andere internationale en regionale organisaties. Tegenwoordig kunnen Engelstaligen over de hele wereld relatief gemakkelijk communiceren.