Die Hausaufgabe
Example: Ich mache jeden Tag meine Hausaufgaben nach der Schule.
Definition
"Hausaufgabe" refers to assignments or tasks given to students by teachers to be completed outside of regular school hours, typically at home, to reinforce learning and practice skills.
Etymology
The word "Hausaufgabe" comes from the German words "Haus" meaning 'house' and "Aufgabe" meaning 'task' or 'assignment.' It literally translates to 'house task,' reflecting its purpose as work assigned to be done at home.
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"Die Hausaufgabe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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