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".