Indonesian · Work & Business
pekerjaan
Work; job
Beginnernoun
Definition
A job, or the activity of working.
Example
Saya sedang mencari pekerjaan baru.
I am looking for a new job.
Etymology
'Pekerjaan' is derived from the root 'kerja', which means 'to work', along with the noun-forming prefix 'pe-'. This formation illustrates the development of occupational vocabulary in Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pekerjaan' is predominantly used in formal settings, especially in written contexts related to job descriptions, employment, and economic discussions. It is understood nationwide.