working
Translation
employed, functioning, operational, relating to work
Examples
She is a working mother.
She is a working mother.
Is the coffee machine working?
Is the coffee machine working?
He has a working knowledge of Spanish.
He has a working knowledge of Spanish.
The working day is eight hours long.
The working day is eight hours long.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) having a job She is a working mother.
((adjective)) functioning correctly Is the coffee machine working?
((noun)) practical or sufficient for a purpose He has a working knowledge of Spanish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: employed, functioning, operational; Antonyms: unemployed, broken
Etymology
From the verb 'to work' plus the '-ing' suffix, forming a present participle used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who is actively 'working' or a machine that is 'working' (i.e., functioning correctly).