klus

Meaning

Noun

task

Verb

1. (first-person,form-of,indicative,present,singular) inflection of klussen:
2. (form-of,indicative,present,second-person,singular) inflection of klussen:
3. (form-of,imperative) inflection of klussen:

Concepts

task

job

assignment

chore

stint

Synonyms

taak

karwei

opgave

opgaaf

Pronounced as (IPA)

/klʏs/

Etymology

Backformation from the diminutive klusje, itself from earlier klutsje, from the verb klutsen (“to stir, mix”, also “to hammer, timber”).

Sentences

Het was een moeizaam proces , maar nu is de klus geklaard.

It was very laborious, but now the job is done.