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.