Der Auftrag
Example: Der Auftrag für das neue Projekt wurde gestern bestätigt.
Definition
"Der Auftrag" refers to a formal order or commission given to someone to carry out a particular task or project. It often involves a contractual agreement or official instruction, such as in the example phrase: 'Der Auftrag für das neue Projekt wurde gestern bestätigt.'
Etymology
The word "der Auftrag" comes from the German components 'auf-' meaning 'upon' or 'on,' and 'Trag,' related to carrying or bearing. It originally referred to something carried or entrusted to someone, evolving into the modern meaning of an order or commission.
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"Der Auftrag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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