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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I'm studying the Dutch language. I've heard 'werk ze' and I can somewhat understand the post but not enough to get what it actually means. What is 'werk ze' supposed to actually mean and where is it used?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's used as an informal way to tell someone that you wish them "luck"/"succes" during work. The English equivalent would be: "Have fun/good luck at work". It's something like that, I'm finding it quite difficult to literally translate it because it's more of a cultural meaning than any official definition.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh that's good to know, thanks. Then the original post makes sense. Thanks :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can also replace 'werk' with any other verb of your choice

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Masturbeer ze!

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