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Noun · A1 · very common

работа

Translation of работа

job

Meaning of работа

Russian

оплачиваемая деятельность, выполняемая для заработка

English

paid work

job

Transcription and pronunciation of работа

рабо́та

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[rɐˈbotə]
In Latin letters
rabota

Traps and common mistakes

Я в работе or Я на работе?

Я на работе

на работе = at work (на, not в)

Don't say Я в работе. Being at your job — Я на работе.

Я ещё на работе, буду поздно.

I'm still at work, I'll be late.

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Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. He started a new job last month and enjoys it.

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    В прошлом месяце он устроился на новую работу, и она ему нравится.

  2. Finding a job can take time.

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    Поиск работы может занять время.

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What's the difference between работа, должность, and место

должность
🇷🇺Russian

A position or post, more formal.

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М
🇷🇺Russian
место

Colloquial: a job opening or post.

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Questions about this word

What does работа mean?

paid work

How do you pronounce работа?

работа is pronounced [rɐˈbotə], in Latin letters “rabota”.

How is работа used in a sentence?

He started a new job last month and enjoys it. Translation: В прошлом месяце он устроился на новую работу, и она ему нравится.

Is работа part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, работа (job) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is работа part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, работа (job) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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