General terms:
* कार्य (kārya): This is a very common and general word for "work" or "task."
* कर्म (karma): This word is often translated as "action" or "deed," and can also refer to work, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
* क्रिया (kriyā): This means "activity" or "action," and can be used to describe work as well.
More specific terms:
* वेष (veṣa): This refers to "profession" or "occupation."
* जीविका (jīvikā): This means "livelihood" or "means of living."
* व्यवसाय (vyavasaaya): This word translates to "business" or "occupation," and is more formal than "veṣa."
Other possible translations:
* परिश्रम (pariśrama): This word means "effort" or "labor," and can be used to describe hard work.
* आजीविका (ājīvikā): This means "livelihood" or "source of income," and can also be used to describe work.
The best translation of "work" will depend on the specific context and the nuances you want to convey.