NOUN

Aufgabe/ˈaʊ̯fˌɡaːbə/task; assignment; exercise

Aufgabe is a German noun that means task, assignment, or exercise. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Aufgaben".

Definitions

1.a task or something assigned to complete(work; school)

a.homework or school exercise

Die Lehrerin gibt den Schülern eine Aufgabe.The teacher gives the students an assignment.

2.a duty or responsibility(general use)

a.responsibility in a job or role

Seine Aufgabe ist es, die Maschinen zu warten.His task is to maintain the machines.

3.an exercise or problem to solve(mathematics)

a.math or textbook problem

Bitte lösen Sie die dritte Aufgabe auf Seite zehn.Please solve the third exercise on page ten.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Aufgabedie Aufgaben
Genitiveder Aufgabeder Aufgaben
Dativeder Aufgabeden Aufgaben
Accusativedie Aufgabedie Aufgaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aufgabe" mean in English?
"Aufgabe" means task, assignment, or exercise. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aufgabe"?
"Aufgabe" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌɡaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aufgabe" der, die, or das?
"Aufgabe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Aufgabe"?
The plural of "Aufgabe" is "Aufgaben".
What part of speech is "Aufgabe"?
"Aufgabe" is a noun in German.

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