Work as - translation, pronunciation and examples
work as
have a role
Learn work as with free cards in 30 seconds.

When to use work as
работать учителем
работать менеджером
работать медсестрой
работать инженером
работать консультантом
work as usage examples
Этим летом она будет работать в качестве переводчика.
She will work as a translator this summer.
Раньше он работал в качестве шеф-повара, прежде чем начал изучать право.
He used to work as a chef before studying law.
Similar words
to be employed in a particular role or job (general, neutral)
formal phrase emphasizing that someone occupies an official position or title, often long-term
formal; similar to 'hold the position of', often used in official or institutional contexts (slightly more British)
formal/literary; emphasizes occupying an official post or office, used in administrative or formal writing
to be employed by an organization or person; focuses on the employer rather than the specific role
Test yourself
Learn by topic
work as belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
work as synonyms
What's the difference between work as / hold the position of / hold the post of / occupy the post of / work for / work at
to be employed in a particular role or job (general, neutral)
She works as a teacher.
Она работает учителем.
formal phrase emphasizing that someone occupies an official position or title, often long-term
He holds the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Он занимает должность финансового директора.
formal; similar to 'hold the position of', often used in official or institutional contexts (slightly more British)
She holds the post of ambassador.
Она занимает пост посла.
formal/literary; emphasizes occupying an official post or office, used in administrative or formal writing
He occupies the post of head of department.
Он занимает пост заведующего отделом.
to be employed by an organization or person; focuses on the employer rather than the specific role
She works for a publishing house.
Она работает в издательстве.
used to indicate the place or organisation where someone is employed; emphasizes location rather than role
He works at the hospital.
Он работает в больнице.
to perform the duties of a role, often temporarily or as a substitute; focuses on acting in the role rather than formal employment
She acted as team leader while he was on leave.
Она исполняла обязанности руководителя команды, пока он был в отпуске.
to serve the function or role of something; emphasizes function or purpose rather than employment or title
The assistant also functions as the office manager.
Ассистент также выполняет функции менеджера офиса.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.

carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.

catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
work as with Russian translation
Why learn work as with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for work as
How to pronounce work as and what this word means
work as translation: работать в качестве. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce work as
/ˈwɜːk æz/
work as translation
работать в качестве
work as examples
She will work as a translator this summer.
work as transcription
/ˈwɜːk æz/, /tə ˈwɝk æz/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
work as meaning: what does it mean?
have a role
work as pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
work as is pronounced as /ˈwɜːk æz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
work as definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She will work as a translator this summer. Translation: Этим летом она будет работать в качестве переводчика.
Is work as part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, work as (работать в качестве) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is work as part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, work as (работать в качестве) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn work as in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.