das Werk
Translation
work (of art), factory, plant, deed
Examples
Dies ist eines seiner bekanntesten Werke.
This is one of his most famous works.
Mein Onkel arbeitet in einem großen Werk.
My uncle works in a large factory.
Das Uhrwerk muss repariert werden.
The clockwork needs to be repaired.
Grammar Patterns
das Werk ((j-s)) the work of (sb.) The artist's work is impressive.
in einem Werk arbeiten to work in a factory My father works in a car plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fabrik (factory), Schöpfung (creation), Tat (deed); Antonyms: Untätigkeit (idleness)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'werc', cognate with the English word 'work'. It originates from the core idea of 'doing' or 'creating'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Werk' to its English relative 'work'. It can be a work of art, a place where people work (factory), or the inner workings (mechanism) of a machine.