Dutch for Beginners: Jobs
The following words are used to talk about jobs in Dutch:
| Baan, banen | Job, jobs |
| Werk (*) | Work |
| Werken | To work |
| Beroep (*) | Profession, occupation |
| Bakker | Baker |
| Slager | Butcher |
| Kruidenier | Grocer |
| Melkboer | Milkman; dairyman |
| Apotheker | Pharmacist |
| Agent, agente | Policeman, policewoman |
| Soldaat | Soldier |
| Leraar | Teacher |
| Tuinman | Gardener |
| Loodgieter | Plumber |
| Metselaar | Bricklayer |
| Kleermaker | Tailor |
| Schoenmaker | Cobbler |
| Juwelier | Juweller |
| Secretaresse | Secretary |
| Drukker | Printer |
| Uitgever | Publisher |
| Werkloos | Unemployed |
| Uitkering | Unemployment benefit |
| Opslag | Raise |
| Solliciteren | To apply for |
| Sollicitatiegesprek | Job interview |
NOTE: The definite article for singular nouns marked (*) is “het” (e.g., “het werk” = “the work”); the definite article for all other singular nouns is “de” (e.g., “de baan” = “the job”). The definite article for plural nouns is always “de”.]]>