Das Werk
Translation
work, piece of work, creation, factory, plant
Examples
Dieses Buch ist sein berühmtestes Werk.
This book is his most famous work.
Er arbeitet in einem großen Werk.
He works in a large factory.
Das Werk des Künstlers ist beeindruckend.
The artist's body of work is impressive.
Grammar Patterns
the work of ((sb.)) sb.'s work This is the author's last work.
to work in a factory to work in a factory My father works in a car plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeit (work), Fabrik (factory), Schöpfung (creation), Kunstwerk (artwork)
Etymology
From Old High German 'werc', cognate with the English word 'work'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English 'work'. It can mean a piece of 'work' (like art) or a place of 'work' (a factory).