en uppgift
assignment · task
En sak som man ska göra eller lösa.
Uppgift (Swedish)
Definition:
"Uppgift" refers to a task, assignment, or duty. It is something that a person is given to do or is responsible for completing. The word can be used in various contexts, such as schoolwork, job responsibilities, or any kind of chore or mission.
Usage examples:
- I studied for the uppgift in mathematics. (task/assignment)
- Her uppgift at work is to organize the meetings.
- The police received an uppgift about the incident. (also can mean information or report)
Related words and nuances:
- "Uppdrag": similar to uppgift but often implies a larger or more formal mission or commission, sometimes professional or official in nature.
- "Arbetsuppgift": literally "work task," specifically referring to job-related duties.
- "Inlämningsuppgift": an assignment specifically intended to be submitted, often used in educational contexts.
In summary, uppgift mainly indicates a task or piece of work to be done, with some contexts where it might mean information or data. It’s a common and versatile word in Swedish.
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Examples
Hon har en viktig uppgift i skolan.noun
She has an important assignment in school.
Min uppgift i skolan handlar om djur.noun
My assignment in school is about animals.
Vi gjorde klart alla uppgifter innan lunch.noun
We finished all the tasks before lunch.
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