huiswerk
/ˈɦœy̯s.ʋɛrk/
The Dutch word for homework is huiswerk. Wiktionary also lists huistaak.
Meaning: work that is done at home (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| huiswerk | /ˈɦœy̯s.ʋɛrk/ |
| huistaak |
In Dutch, you use the verb maken (to make/do) with this noun, typically in the phrase huiswerk maken.
What does it mean word for word?
The word huiswerk is a compound formed from huis (house) and werk (work), literally meaning 'house work'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, people may use the word opdrachten, which translates to 'assignments', to refer to homework.
How does it change in a sentence?
huiswerk is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form in standard Dutch usage.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɦœy̯s.ʋɛrk/.
Did you know?
- While huiswerk is common, the term huistaak is often used in formal legal contexts to describe community service as a sentence.
- The term huiswerk can occasionally be confused with household chores if the context is not clearly academic, as it literally translates to 'house work'.
- While 'homework' in English refers to school tasks, the word huiswerk is etymologically identical to the words used for 'domestic work' or 'housework' in many other Germanic languages.
Examples in context
- Maak nu uw huiswerk.Do your homework now.This sentence shows how to use huiswerk with a formal command.Tatoeba #2219222 by martinod, translation #570180 by CK
- Ga je huiswerk doen.Go do your homework.This sentence demonstrates a common way to express the instruction to go do one's homework.Tatoeba #4658924 by doemaar14, translation #2951864 by CK
- Waar is uw huiswerk?Where is your homework?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's huiswerk.Tatoeba #7694729 by MarijnKp, translation #5158817 by Zaksocool
- Ik moet mijn huiswerk nog maken.I still have to do my homework.
- Heb je je huiswerk al af?Did you finish your homework yet?
- Ik moet mijn opdrachten nog maken.I still need to do my assignments.
- Heb je je opdrachten al af?Did you finish your assignments yet?
- 193 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Daan are in the living room in the evening.
- JuliaHeb je veel huiswerk vandaag?Do you have a lot of homework today?
- DaanNee, alleen een kleine opdracht.No, just a small assignment.
- JuliaDan kun je me helpen met koken.Then you can help me with cooking.
- DaanDat is een goed plan.That is a good plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homework” translations and entries huiswerk, huistaak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries huistaak, huiswerk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
