معنی
Putting significant effort into work.
زمینه فرهنگی
The Dutch 'zesjescultuur' (six-out-of-ten culture) is a frequent topic of debate. It suggests that while people work hard, they don't necessarily strive for perfection, but rather for 'good enough.' However, in the business world, 'hard werken' is still the expected norm. Flemish culture often emphasizes 'noeste arbeid' (diligent labor). There is a strong cultural link between working hard and the pride of owning a home, leading to the phrase 'met een baksteen in de maag geboren' (born with a brick in the stomach). In Suriname, 'hard werken' is often associated with the 'dyadya' (strong/capable) spirit. It reflects a history of resilience and the importance of providing for the extended family. Afrikaans, a daughter language of Dutch, uses 'hard werk.' The cultural context often involves the 'boerewors' spirit of ruggedness and manual labor on farms.
Use 'Keihard' for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native, use 'keihard' when you are extremely busy. It's very common and sounds natural.
Don't say 'Ik ben hard werkend'
This is a classic 'Anglicism.' Stick to 'Ik werk hard' or 'Ik ben hard aan het werken.'
معنی
Putting significant effort into work.
Use 'Keihard' for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native, use 'keihard' when you are extremely busy. It's very common and sounds natural.
Don't say 'Ik ben hard werkend'
This is a classic 'Anglicism.' Stick to 'Ik werk hard' or 'Ik ben hard aan het werken.'
Complimenting others
Telling a Dutch person 'Je bent een harde werker' is one of the best professional compliments you can give.
خودت رو بسنج
Vul het juiste woord in.
Ik kan niet naar het feestje komen, want ik moet ____ werken.
'Hard werken' is the standard collocation for putting in effort.
Kies de juiste zin in de verleden tijd.
Hoe zeg je 'I worked hard yesterday'?
In the perfect tense, the participle 'gewerkt' goes to the end.
Combineer de woorden tot de juiste uitdrukking.
Match the intensifiers with the phrase.
These are all common variations of the root 'werken'.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Waarom ben je zo moe? B: ____.
This correctly uses the perfect tense to explain a current state (tiredness).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Hard vs. Moeilijk
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاIk kan niet naar het feestje komen, want ik moet ____ werken.
'Hard werken' is the standard collocation for putting in effort.
Hoe zeg je 'I worked hard yesterday'?
In the perfect tense, the participle 'gewerkt' goes to the end.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are all common variations of the root 'werken'.
A: Waarom ben je zo moe? B: ____.
This correctly uses the perfect tense to explain a current state (tiredness).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a job interview to a chat with friends.
Yes, for example 'hard lopen' (to run fast) or 'hard studeren' (to study hard).
'Hard werken' is general effort, while 'zwoegen' implies the work is painful, slow, or very difficult.
You say 'Ik ben een harde werker.' Note the 'e' at the end of 'harde'.
It is 'hard gewerkt.' The past participle of 'werken' is 'gewerkt'.
Historically yes, due to Calvinism, but modern Dutch culture also highly values 'vrije tijd' (free time).
Yes, it often implies both intensity and a good pace.
It means working 'rock-hard' or extremely hard. 'Kei' means boulder/stone.
This is the continuous form, like 'working' in English. It means you are doing it right now.
Yes, if you are putting a lot of effort into a hobby, like 'hard werken aan mijn schilderij'.
It is an adverb because it describes the verb 'werken'.
The opposite is 'luieren' (to be lazy) or 'het rustig aan doen' (taking it easy).
There is a saying 'Hard werken wordt beloond' (Hard work is rewarded), but people also believe in luck and 'gunnen' (granting/favor).
Example: 'Ik werk hard om mijn gezin te onderhouden' (I work hard to support my family).
عبارات مرتبط
Samenwerken
builds onTo work together / collaborate
Overwerken
specialized formTo work overtime
Zwoegen
synonymTo toil or slave away
Aan de bak gaan
similarTo get to work / to start working hard
Niets doen
contrastTo do nothing
