die Hausaufgabe, -n
homework
Arbeit, die Schülerinnen und Schüler nach dem Unterricht zu Hause machen sollen.
The German word "Hausaufgabe" is a compound noun made up of "Haus" (house) and "Aufgabe" (assignment or task). Together, "Hausaufgabe" means "homework". It refers to schoolwork or assignments given to students to complete outside of regular class time, typically at home.
Similar words in German include "Lernarbeit" (study work) and "Schulübung" (school exercise).
The differences are nuanced:
- "Lernarbeit" focuses more broadly on studying tasks or academic tasks which may not necessarily be assigned as homework.
- "Schulübung" generally refers to exercises or tasks performed within a school setting, usually not specifically as take-home assignments.
"Hausaufgabe" is specifically used to describe tasks assigned to be done at home, conveying a distinct context involving the setting and purpose.
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Examples
Ich mache meine Hausaufgabe.noun
I am doing my homework.
Die Hausaufgabe muss bis morgen fertig sein.noun
The homework must be finished by tomorrow.
Deine Hausaufgabe liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
Your homework is lying on the table.
Meine Hausaufgabe steckt in der Tasche.noun
My homework is in the bag.
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