Aufgabe
Meaning and Usage
"Aufgabe" in German translates to "task" or "assignment" in English. It refers to a specific piece of work, duty, or assignment that needs to be completed.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Aufgabe" is a noun and can be broken down into "auf" which means "on" or "to" and "gabe" which means "gift" or "talent". Therefore, "Aufgabe" can be understood as something given or assigned to someone.
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Aufgabe" is similar to the English word "assignment" in meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In the academic context, "Aufgabe" is commonly used to refer to homework or assignments given by teachers to students.
Example Sentences
- Die Lehrerin hat uns eine schwierige Aufgabe gegeben. (The teacher gave us a difficult assignment.)
- Meine Aufgabe ist es, den Bericht bis morgen zu schreiben. (My task is to write the report by tomorrow.)
Memory Tips
Think of "Aufgabe" as "an offering (gabe) of work given to you (auf)".
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Pflicht (duty)
- Die Auftrag (order/mission)
- Die Mission (mission)
Gender and Plural
Gender: feminine Plural: die Aufgaben
Conjugation
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