When discussing advanced Slovenian vocabulary, the word 'delo' for 'work' can be explored in its nuanced forms and expressions.
At a C1 level, you should be familiar with various idiomatic expressions and less literal uses of 'delo'. This includes understanding its role in complex sentences and abstract concepts, such as 'umetniško delo' (a work of art) or 'družbeno delo' (community work).
Furthermore, recognizing how 'delo' combines with different verbs and prepositions to create distinct meanings is crucial. For example, 'na delu' means 'at work,' while 'brez dela' means 'unemployed.'
Mastering these variations will significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension in Slovenian.
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- Common noun for 'work'.
- Can refer to a job, task, or effort.
- Essential A1 vocabulary for daily communication.
§ Understanding 'delo'
The Slovenian word 'delo' is a fundamental noun you'll encounter often. It directly translates to 'work' in English. It's an A1 CEFR level word, meaning it's one of the first words you should learn as a beginner. But like many words, its usage can extend beyond the simplest translation. This guide will help you understand 'delo' and how it relates to other similar words in Slovenian.
- Slovenian Word
- delo (noun)
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- work
§ Basic Usage of 'delo'
'Delo' is generally used to refer to:
- A job or employment.
- A task or activity.
- The output or result of an effort.
Imam veliko dela danes. (I have a lot of work today.)
To je težko delo. (This is difficult work.)
Iščem novo delo. (I am looking for new work / a new job.)
§ 'Delo' vs. 'služba' (job, service)
While 'delo' can mean 'job,' the word 'služba' is often more specific when referring to employment. 'Služba' implies a regular job, an official position, or a service. Think of 'služba' as the formal term for 'job' or 'service,' whereas 'delo' is more general and can refer to any kind of work or task.
Kje je tvoja služba? (Where is your job?)
Imam dobro službo. (I have a good job.)
§ 'Delo' vs. 'naloga' (task, assignment)
When you want to talk about a specific task or assignment, 'naloga' is the more appropriate word. 'Delo' can sometimes imply a task, but 'naloga' makes it clear that it's a particular item on a to-do list or an assigned duty.
To je moja domača naloga. (This is my homework / my home assignment.)
Imam novo nalogo v službi. (I have a new task at work.)
§ 'Delo' vs. 'poklic' (profession, occupation)
If you want to talk about someone's chosen profession or what they do for a living in a broader sense, 'poklic' is the correct term. 'Delo' can be part of a 'poklic,' but 'poklic' refers to the whole professional field or career.
Moj poklic je učitelj. (My profession is a teacher.)
Kateri je tvoj poklic? (What is your occupation?)
§ Summary of Usage
To recap, here's a simple way to distinguish when to use 'delo' versus its alternatives:
- Delo: General term for work, effort, a job, or a task. It's broad.
- Služba: A specific, regular job or employment.
- Naloga: A specific task, assignment, or duty.
- Poklic: A profession or occupation.
By understanding these distinctions, you can use 'delo' and its related words more accurately in your Slovenian conversations. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll quickly master their nuances!
How Formal Is It?
"Moje delo je pomembno za družbo. (My work is important for society.)"
"Opravljam svoje delo. (I am doing my work.)"
"Kakšen je bil šiht danes? (How was work today?)"
"Opravim svojo nalogo. (I do my task.)"
"To je bilo res garanje! (That was really hard work!)"
発音ガイド
- Mispronouncing the 'e' as a long 'ee' sound
- Failing to pronounce the 'o' at the end
レベル別の例文
To je moje delo.
This is my work.
Imam veliko dela.
I have a lot of work.
Rad imam svoje delo.
I like my work.
Gre za pomembno delo.
It's important work.
Konec dela je ob petih.
The end of work is at five.
Iščem delo.
I am looking for work.
Danes imam veliko dela.
Today I have a lot of work.
Dobro delo!
Good work!
Moje delo je zanimivo.
My work is interesting.
Iščem novo delo.
I am looking for new work.
On ima težko delo.
He has a difficult job.
Končal sem svoje delo.
I finished my work.
To je dobro delo.
This is good work.
Nimam dela danes.
I don't have work today.
Moja prijateljica dela veliko dela.
My friend does a lot of work.
Potrebujem več dela.
I need more work.
Moje delo vključuje veliko potovanj, kar mi omogoča spoznavanje različnih kultur.
My work involves a lot of travel, which allows me to get to know different cultures.
Possessive pronoun 'Moje' (my) agrees with the noun 'delo' (neuter, singular).
Kljub izzivom, ki jih prinaša to delo, sem se naučil ceniti vsak dosežek.
Despite the challenges that this work brings, I have learned to appreciate every achievement.
The preposition 'Kljub' (despite) takes the dative case ('izzivom').
Po dolgem in napornem delu si zaslužim sproščujoč večer ob dobri knjigi.
After long and hard work, I deserve a relaxing evening with a good book.
Adjectives 'dolgem' (long) and 'napornem' (hard) agree with the noun 'delu' (locative case after 'po').
Sodelovanje v tem projektu je bilo skupinsko delo, kjer je vsak prispeval svoj del.
Participation in this project was teamwork, where everyone contributed their part.
'Skupinsko delo' (teamwork) is a compound noun, 'skupinsko' is an adjective modifying 'delo'.
Njegovo delo je bilo prepoznano in nagrajeno na mednarodni konferenci.
His work was recognized and awarded at an international conference.
'Njegovo' (his) is a possessive pronoun agreeing with 'delo'.
Za tovrstno delo je potrebna izjemna natančnost in potrpežljivost.
For this type of work, exceptional precision and patience are needed.
The preposition 'Za' (for) takes the accusative case ('delo').
Vedno sem verjel, da trdo delo na koncu vedno obrodi sadove.
I have always believed that hard work always bears fruit in the end.
'Trdo delo' (hard work) where 'trdo' is an adjective modifying 'delo'.
Prizadeva si, da bi njegovo delo imelo pozitiven vpliv na družbo.
He strives for his work to have a positive impact on society.
The verb 'prizadeva si' (he strives) is reflexive. 'Vpliv na družbo' (impact on society) uses the preposition 'na' (on) with accusative.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Jaz imam delo.
I have work.
On nima dela.
He doesn't have work.
Ali imaš delo?
Do you have work?
To je moje delo.
This is my work/job.
Jaz grem na delo.
I am going to work.
Jaz sem v službi (na delu).
I am at work.
Konec dela.
End of work.
Začeti delo.
To start work.
Končati delo.
To finish work.
Delo je težko.
The work is hard.
よく混同される語
While 'delo' is general 'work', 'služba' is your specific 'job' or 'employment'.
'Naloga' is a specific 'task' you need to do, part of your 'delo'.
Refers to the state of being employed, often used in formal contexts, similar to 'služba' but broader.
間違えやすい
Many English speakers confuse 'delo' with 'job' or 'employment'. While it can refer to these, its core meaning is broader, encompassing any activity requiring effort.
'Delo' is the general concept of 'work' (e.g., 'physical work', 'creative work'), whereas 'služba' is specifically 'a job/employment'.
To je težko delo. (This is hard work.) / Imam veliko dela. (I have a lot of work.)
Often translated simply as 'work', leading to confusion with 'delo'. However, 'služba' specifically denotes employment or a position.
'Služba' is a 'job' or 'employment' you go to, often for pay. 'Delo' is the 'work' you do, whether paid or unpaid, as part of a job or a hobby.
Moja služba je zanimiva. (My job is interesting.) / Iščem novo službo. (I'm looking for a new job.)
Similar to 'služba' but often used in a more formal or administrative context, which can be tricky for learners.
'Zaposlitev' refers to the state of being employed or the act of employment. It's often used in official contexts like 'employment opportunities' or 'full-time employment'. 'Služba' is more common for 'my job'.
Ponujajo zanimive zaposlitve. (They offer interesting employment opportunities.) / Pogodba o zaposlitvi. (Employment contract.)
While it can relate to work, 'naloga' is specific to a 'task' or 'assignment', which is a smaller component of overall 'delo'.
'Naloga' is a specific 'task' or 'assignment' given to you. 'Delo' is the broader concept of 'work' that might consist of many 'naloge'.
Imam domačo nalogo. (I have homework/a home assignment.) / To je moja prva naloga. (This is my first task.)
English speakers might assume 'project' always means 'a big work effort', but in Slovenian, 'projekt' specifically implies a planned undertaking with a defined goal, often composed of various 'naloge' (tasks).
'Projekt' is a 'project' in the sense of a structured undertaking. 'Delo' is the general activity of 'work'. A 'projekt' involves 'delo', but 'delo' doesn't always imply a 'projekt'.
Delamo na novem projektu. (We are working on a new project.) / Projekt se je končal. (The project has finished.)
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実際の使用場面
Talking about your job or profession.
- Moje delo je zanimivo.
- Kakšno je tvoje delo?
- Opravljam pomembno delo.
Discussing tasks or responsibilities.
- Imam veliko dela danes.
- To je naporno delo.
- Potrebujem pomoč pri tem delu.
Referring to a place of employment.
- Grem v delo.
- Prihajam iz dela.
- Delo je blizu doma.
Talking about the effort involved in something.
- V to sem vložil veliko dela.
- To je zahtevalo veliko dela.
- Nadaljujemo z delom.
When offering or asking for help with a task.
- Lahko ti pomagam pri delu.
- Potrebuješ pomoč pri delu?
- Hvala za tvoje delo.
会話のきっかけ
"Kakšno delo opravljaš?"
"Ti je všeč tvoje delo?"
"Kaj je najboljši del tvojega dela?"
"Imaš veliko dela ta teden?"
"Katero delo ti je najljubše?"
日記のテーマ
Opiši svoj običajen delovni dan.
Katere naloge opravljaš pri svojem delu?
Kaj bi rad/rada spremenil/a pri svojem delu?
Kaj te motivira pri delu?
Kakšno delo si si vedno želel/a opravljati in zakaj?
自分をテスト 60 問
Jaz imam danes veliko ___.
In this context, 'dela' (genitive case) is used after 'veliko' (much/a lot of).
Moje ___ je zanimivo.
'Delo' (nominative case) is the subject of the sentence.
On gre na ___ vsak dan.
'Na delo' means 'to work' or 'to go to work'. 'Delo' is in the accusative case here.
Sem utrujen od ___.
'Od dela' means 'from work'. 'Dela' is in the genitive case after 'od'.
Imam novo ___.
'Delo' (accusative case) is the direct object of 'imam' (I have).
Govorimo o ___.
'O delu' means 'about work'. 'Delu' is in the locative case after 'o'.
Write a short sentence about what 'delo' means to you in Slovenian.
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Delo je pomembno.
Complete the sentence: Moje ___ je zanimivo. (My ___ is interesting.)
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Moje delo je zanimivo.
Form a simple Slovenian sentence using 'delo' to say 'I have work.'
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Imam delo.
Kje je moje delo? (Where is my work?)
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Jaz imam delo. Delo je dobro. Moje delo je v Ljubljani.
Kje je moje delo? (Where is my work?)
The passage states 'Moje delo je v Ljubljani.'
The passage states 'Moje delo je v Ljubljani.'
Ali je ona srečna zaradi dela? (Is she happy because of the work?)
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Ona ima delo. To je novo delo. Je srečna zaradi dela.
Ali je ona srečna zaradi dela? (Is she happy because of the work?)
The passage says 'Je srečna zaradi dela.'
The passage says 'Je srečna zaradi dela.'
Kaj želi on? (What does he want?)
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On ima veliko dela. Delo je težko. Želi počitek.
Kaj želi on? (What does he want?)
The passage states 'Želi počitek.'
The passage states 'Želi počitek.'
This sentence means 'I have work.' The standard Slovenian sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object.
This sentence means 'This is my work.' 'To je' means 'This is', followed by the possessive adjective 'moje' (my) and the noun 'delo' (work).
This sentence means 'He goes to work.' 'Gre na' means 'goes to' when referring to a place or activity.
Jaz imam veliko ___ danes. (I have a lot of ___ today.)
The word 'delo' (work) fits the context of having a lot of something to do today.
Njeno ___ je zelo pomembno. (Her ___ is very important.)
'Delo' (work) is the most suitable word to describe something important that someone does.
Kje je vaše ___? (Where is your ___?)
Asking about 'delo' (work) can mean asking about someone's workplace or the task they are doing.
Rad imam svoje ___. (I like my ___.)
Expressing enjoyment for 'delo' (work) is a common sentiment.
Končal sem svoje ___. (I finished my ___.)
One finishes their 'delo' (work) after completing a task.
Iščem novo ___. (I am looking for new ___.)
When seeking employment, one looks for new 'delo' (work).
The speaker is describing their work.
The speaker is asking about the amount of work.
The speaker is looking for something new.
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Imam veliko dela.
Focus: veliko dela
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Rad imam svoje delo.
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Kakšno delo opravljaš?
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Imagine you are describing your current job or a job you would like to have. What kind of work is it? What are the main tasks involved? Why do you find this work interesting or challenging? Write a short paragraph in Slovenian.
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Trenutno je moje delo povezano z učenjem tujih jezikov. Moje glavne naloge so ustvarjanje učnih gradiv in pomoč študentom pri razumevanju slovenskega jezika. Zelo se mi zdi zanimivo, ker vsak dan spoznavam nove ljudi in njihove zgodbe, hkrati pa mi je izziv najti najboljše metode poučevanja za različne posameznike.
Write a short email to a colleague explaining that you will be late for work due to an unexpected problem. Be sure to mention 'delo' (work) in your email and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Živjo [Ime sodelavca], Pišem ti, ker bom danes žal zamudil/a na delo. Zgodil se je nepričakovan problem, ki ga moram rešiti. Upam, da bom čim prej prišel/prišla v pisarno. Opravičujem se za morebitne nevšečnosti, ki jih povzročam. Lep pozdrav, [Tvoje ime]
Describe a time when you had to do a lot of hard 'delo' (work) to achieve a goal. What was the goal? What kind of work was involved? How did you feel after achieving it?
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Ko sem se pripravljal/a na izpit za vstop na univerzo, je bilo potrebno veliko trdega dela. Moj cilj je bil uspešno opraviti izpit in se vpisati na željeno fakulteto. Učil/a sem se vsak dan po več ur, reševal/a sem stare izpite in obiskoval/a dodatne tečaje. Ko sem dosegel/dosegla ta cilj, sem bil/a izjemno ponosen/ponosna in srečen/srečna, saj se je ves trud obrestoval.
Kaj je glavno sporočilo besedila o delu na kmetiji?
Read this passage:
Življenje na kmetiji zahteva nenehno delo. Od jutra do večera je treba skrbeti za živali, obdelovati zemljo in popravljati stroje. Kljub temu mnogi kmetje pravijo, da je to delo, ki jih izpolnjuje in jim daje občutek smisla, saj ustvarjajo hrano za druge.
Kaj je glavno sporočilo besedila o delu na kmetiji?
Besedilo jasno navaja, da 'Življenje na kmetiji zahteva nenehno delo' in da je 'Kljub temu mnogi kmetje pravijo, da je to delo, ki jih izpolnjuje'.
Besedilo jasno navaja, da 'Življenje na kmetiji zahteva nenehno delo' in da je 'Kljub temu mnogi kmetje pravijo, da je to delo, ki jih izpolnjuje'.
Kaj je ključnega pomena za doseganje ravnovesja med poklicnim in zasebnim življenjem?
Read this passage:
V sodobni družbi se pogosto govori o pomembnosti ravnovesja med poklicnim in zasebnim življenjem. Mnogi ljudje se trudijo najti pravo mero med svojim delom in prostim časom, da bi se izognili izgorelosti in ohranili dobro počutje. Učinkovito upravljanje s časom je ključnega pomena za doseganje tega ravnovesja.
Kaj je ključnega pomena za doseganje ravnovesja med poklicnim in zasebnim življenjem?
Zadnji stavek v besedilu izrecno navaja: 'Učinkovito upravljanje s časom je ključnega pomena za doseganje tega ravnovesja.'
Zadnji stavek v besedilu izrecno navaja: 'Učinkovito upravljanje s časom je ključnega pomena za doseganje tega ravnovesja.'
S katerim izzivom se soočajo mladi pri iskanju prvega dela?
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Mladi se danes srečujejo z vedno večjimi pritiski pri iskanju prvega dela. Trg dela je konkurenčen, zato je pomembno, da se dobro pripravijo. To vključuje pridobivanje ustreznih znanj in veščin, mreženje ter pisanje dobrih prošenj za delo. Veliko podjetij išče kandidate z delovnimi izkušnjami, kar je za mlade lahko izziv.
S katerim izzivom se soočajo mladi pri iskanju prvega dela?
Besedilo navaja: 'Veliko podjetij išče kandidate z delovnimi izkušnjami, kar je za mlade lahko izziv.'
Besedilo navaja: 'Veliko podjetij išče kandidate z delovnimi izkušnjami, kar je za mlade lahko izziv.'
This sentence means 'Her diligent work was finally rewarded.' The order follows the typical Slovenian sentence structure for subject-verb-object, with adjectives preceding the noun they modify.
This sentence means 'For him, work is more than just a source of income.' The prepositional phrase 'Za njega' starts the sentence, followed by the verb 'je' and then the subject 'delo'.
This sentence means 'Project work requires a high degree of organization and cooperation.' 'Projektno delo' acts as the subject, followed by the verb 'zahteva' and then the object and its modifiers.
Po letih napornega ___ si je končno privoščil zaslužen dopust.
Here, 'dela' is the genitive case of 'delo', used after the noun 'napornega' (hard, strenuous) to mean 'years of hard work'.
Njeno življenjsko ___ je bilo posvečeno raziskovanju vesolja.
'Delo' functions as a nominative subject here, referring to her life's work. The sentence means 'Her life's work was dedicated to space exploration'.
Zaradi obilice ___ so morali preložiti vse ostale obveznosti.
'Dela' is in the genitive case, used with 'obilice' (abundance of) to express 'abundance of work'.
Pomembno je, da svoje ___ opravljamo z odgovornostjo.
'Delo' is in the accusative case as the direct object of 'opravljamo' (we perform). The sentence means 'It is important that we perform our work with responsibility'.
Projekt je bil rezultat skupinskega ___ in predanosti.
'Dela' is in the genitive case, following 'skupinskega' (group) to form 'group work'.
Navdušil me je z natančnostjo in predanostjo svojemu ___.
'Delu' is in the dative case, required by the preposition 'svojemu' (to his/her/its), indicating 'dedication to his work'.
You are organizing a community event and need volunteers. Write a short announcement (3-4 sentences) encouraging people to offer their 'delo' (work). Focus on the benefits of contributing to the community.
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Dragi sokrajani! Za naš prihajajoči skupnostni dogodek potrebujemo prostovoljce. Vaše delo in predanost sta ključnega pomena za uspeh. Pridružite se nam in s svojo pomočjo obogatite našo skupnost!
Imagine you are writing a letter of recommendation for a colleague applying for a demanding job. In one sentence, emphasize their strong work ethic ('delo') and dedication.
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Njeno delo je vedno izjemno natančno, predano in zanesljivo, kar jo dela neprecenljivo sodelavko za vsako zahtevno nalogo.
You are preparing a report on the economic impact of a new factory. Write a sentence describing how the factory will create new 'delo' (jobs) in the region.
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Nova tovarna bo pomembno prispevala h krepitvi lokalnega gospodarstva z ustvarjanjem številnih novih delovnih mest v regiji.
Kaj je glavno vprašanje, ki ga obravnava besedilo?
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V sodobni družbi je razmerje med delom in prostim časom postalo pomembna tema razprav. Mnogi posamezniki si prizadevajo za boljše ravnotežje, da bi ohranili svoje duševno in fizično zdravje. Fleksibilne delovne ureditve in poudarek na učinkovitosti namesto na dolgih urah so pogosto omenjeni kot rešitve. Vendar pa kultura neprestanega dela še vedno prevladuje v določenih sektorjih.
Kaj je glavno vprašanje, ki ga obravnava besedilo?
Besedilo se osredotoča na razpravo o razmerju med delom in prostim časom kot pomembni temi v sodobni družbi in iskanju boljšega ravnotežja.
Besedilo se osredotoča na razpravo o razmerju med delom in prostim časom kot pomembni temi v sodobni družbi in iskanju boljšega ravnotežja.
Kaj je poleg formalnih kvalifikacij ključnega pomena pri iskanju prvega delovnega mesta?
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Po končanem visokošolskem izobraževanju se mnogi mladi znajdejo pred izzivom iskanja prvega delovnega mesta. Proces je pogosto dolgotrajen in zahteva veliko vztrajnosti, saj je konkurenca na trgu dela velika. Ključnega pomena so ne le formalne kvalifikacije, temveč tudi praktične izkušnje in veščine, ki jih posamezniki pridobijo med študijem ali s prostovoljnim delom.
Kaj je poleg formalnih kvalifikacij ključnega pomena pri iskanju prvega delovnega mesta?
Besedilo navaja, da so poleg formalnih kvalifikacij ključnega pomena tudi praktične izkušnje in veščine.
Besedilo navaja, da so poleg formalnih kvalifikacij ključnega pomena tudi praktične izkušnje in veščine.
Katera je ključna lastnost, ki jo sodobni trg dela zahteva od delavcev?
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V zadnjih desetletjih se je narava dela precej spremenila. Od fizično intenzivnega dela v industriji se je fokus premaknil na storitvene dejavnosti in delo z znanjem. Tehnološki napredek je omogočil avtomatizacijo številnih rutin, kar je privedlo do potrebe po novih spretnostih in sposobnostih pri delavcih. Prilagodljivost in nenehno učenje sta postala bistvena za uspeh na sodobnem trgu dela.
Katera je ključna lastnost, ki jo sodobni trg dela zahteva od delavcev?
Besedilo poudarja, da sta prilagodljivost in nenehno učenje postala bistvena za uspeh na sodobnem trgu dela.
Besedilo poudarja, da sta prilagodljivost in nenehno učenje postala bistvena za uspeh na sodobnem trgu dela.
The sentence describes how her work demanded extreme precision. 'Njeno' (her) 'delo' (work) 'je zahtevalo' (demanded) 'izjemno' (extreme) 'natančnost' (precision).
This sentence means 'Due to the volume of work, we must plan them carefully.' 'Zaradi obsega' (due to the volume) 'delo' (of work) 'jih moramo' (we must them) 'skrbno' (carefully) 'načrtovati' (plan).
The sentence states that 'Persistent work on the project brought the desired results.' 'Vztrajno' (persistent) 'delo' (work) 'na projektu' (on the project) 'je prineslo' (brought) 'želene' (desired) 'rezultate' (results).
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Summary
Understand 'delo' as the fundamental word for 'work' in various contexts like a job or a task.
- Common noun for 'work'.
- Can refer to a job, task, or effort.
- Essential A1 vocabulary for daily communication.
