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Work, job in Russian 🇷🇺


in English in Russian S
work, job работа
How to say “work, job” in Russian? “Работа”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “работа” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on work, job in Russian like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Russian Sentences with the Word “Work, job”

Russian sentence with “работа” English translation for работа S

Что ты делаешь на работе?

What do you do at work?

Я вчера ходил к нему на работу.

I went to his work yesterday.

Позже я должен найти хорошую работу.

Later I must find a good job.

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работа info.

Tips to remember the Russian word:
– You can think of "раб" (rab) which means "slave," and "ота" which might remind you of "один тот alone" — together, it’s like the labor a slave does alone: "раб + ота = работа".
– Imagine a robot working tirelessly, "рабОта" sounds like "robot" which can help you associate it with work.

Explanations:
– Работа (rabota) refers to any sort of work, employment, or job. It encompasses both the duties one performs and the place where one performs them.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Труд (trud): more formal, often used to describe labor, particularly hard work or effort.
– Занятие (zanyatie): more about the activity or task, rather than employment.
– Дело (delo): can mean a task, affair, or business, often more about what you are working on rather than the job itself.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– "Работа" can sometimes be used informally to talk about any task or c*you need to perform, even around the house.
– Slang: In some contexts, "работа" could also mean a "job" in terms of a task or operation, even in illegal contexts. For example, a thief might refer to a robbery job as "работа".

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. Я нашёл новую работу. (Ya nashol novuyu rabotu) – I found a new job.
2. Моей работе нужно уделять много времени. (Moyey rabote nuzhno udyelyat' mnogo vremeni) – My job requires a lot of time.
3. В его работе много трудностей. (V yego rabote mnogo trudnostey) – There are many difficulties in his work.
4. Сегодня у меня много работы по дому. (Segodnya u menya mnogo raboty po domu) – Today I have a lot of housework.
5. Это будет моя следующая работа. (Eto budet moya sleduyushchaya rabota) – This will be my next job.

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работа info.

Tips to remember the Russian word:
– "Rabota" sounds a bit like "robot," which can remind you of labor or work done by a machine.
– Imagine a robot tirelessly working, which can help reinforce that "работа" means work or job.

Explanations:
– "Работа" (rabota) is a noun that translates to "work" or "job" in English. It is commonly used to talk about one's profession, tasks, or any kind of labor.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Труд (trud) – Labor
– Занятие (zanyatie) – Occupation
– Дело (delo) – Business, matter

Alternate meanings like slang:
– "Халтура" (haltura) – Slang for "moonlighting" or a low-effort job

Examples of sentences that use it:
– Я иду на работу. (Ya idu na rabotu.) – I am going to work.
– У меня новая работа. (U menya novaya rabota.) – I have a new job.
– Его работа очень сложная. (Yego rabota ochen' slozhnaya.) – His job is very difficult.
– Моя работа связана с технологиями. (Moya rabota svyazana s tekhnologiyami.) – My work is related to technology.
– Мы закончили работу раньше времени. (My zakonchili rabotu ranshe vremeni.) – We finished the work ahead of time.

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работа info.

Tips to Remember the Russian Word (работа – rabota):
– Think of a "robot" doing work, since "robot" and "rabota" sound similar.
– Imagine a metaphorical "robot" (rabota) working tirelessly.

Explanations:
– Работа (rabota) is a noun that refers to any kind of work or job.
– It can be used to describe both physical and intellectual labor.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
– Труд (trud) – labor, work (more formal/formalized context).
– Занятость (zanyatost') – employment, occupation.

Alternate Meanings like Slang:
– Sometimes "работа" can be used in a more specific or casual sense, like tasks or chores.
– In slang, "работа" can imply a gig or informal job.

Examples of Sentences That Use It:
1. Я иду на работу. (Ya idu na rabotu.) – I am going to work.
2. У меня много работы. (U menya mnogo raboty.) – I have a lot of work.
3. Эта работа меня выматывает. (Eta rabota menya vymatyvaet.) – This job exhausts me.
4. Как прошла твоя работа сегодня? (Kak proshla tvoya rabota segodnya?) – How was your work today?
5. Моя работа – это моя страсть. (Moya rabota – eto moya strast'.) – My job is my passion.
6. Он нашёл новую работу. (On nashol novuyu rabotu.) – He found a new job.

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