làm việc
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To work
To do a job, literally to do work.
Examples
🗣 Tôi làm việc ở một công ty lớn.
💬 I work at a big company.
Etymology
‘Làm việc’ combines ‘làm’ (to do) with ‘việc’ (work), forming a compound phrase that directly translates to ‘to work.’ Its components showcase Vietnamese functionality in verbal phrases.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Làm việc’ is primarily used in formal contexts, relating to employment and tasks, and is prevalent in both spoken and written language, especially in business settings.
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