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Werken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Werken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to work creatively", "to craft" or "to make". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Werken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: werken
- Simple past: werkte
- Participle: gewerkt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Werken
- Plural: die Werken
Meanings of "Werken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To engage in creative or manual work, often on personal projects"
"Werken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To work creatively or manually, often on personal projects."
- Translation(s): to work creatively, to craft, to make, to create
- Synonym(s): arbeiten, schaffen, basteln
- Antonym(s): faulenzen, ruhen
- Related word(s): Werk, Werkstatt, Handwerk
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er liebt es, in seiner Werkstatt zu werken.
- Nach der Arbeit geht sie oft in den Garten, um zu werken.
- Kinder werken gerne mit Ton und Farbe.
2.) "A school subject for manual and creative crafts"
"Werken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "School subject focused on manual and creative work."
- Translation(s): crafts, manual arts, design and technology (D&T)
- Synonym(s): Handarbeit, Kunstunterricht
- Related word(s): Werkunterricht, Kunst
📝 Some usage examples:
- Im Werken lernen die Schüler, wie man mit Holz arbeitet.
- Das Fach Werken ist bei den Schülern sehr beliebt.
- Im Werken haben wir heute einen Vogelhäuschen gebaut.