Persian · Common Verbs

کار کردن

kār kardan

To work

Beginnerverb

Definition

To work — kardan (to do) builds hundreds of compound verbs like this.

Example

در بیمارستان کار می‌کنم.

I work at a hospital.

Etymology

The expression 'کار کردن' (kār kardan) translates to 'to work', combining 'کار' (kār), meaning 'work' or 'job', with 'کردن' (kardan), meaning 'to do'. This reflects cultural attitudes toward labor and productivity in Persian society.

How & Where It’s Used

'کار کردن' is applicable in both formal and informal settings, frequently appearing in discussions about employment, tasks, and responsibilities in everyday life.

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