De taak
Example: De taak van de manager is het team goed te leiden.
Definition
"De taak" refers to a specific duty or responsibility assigned to a person or group, especially in a management context. It involves the work or function that someone is expected to perform, such as in the phrase, 'De taak van de manager is het team goed te leiden,' meaning the manager's responsibility is to lead the team well.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de taak" comes from Middle Dutch 'taec', which in turn originates from Old Low Franconian. It is related to the English word 'task.' Did you know? The term originally meant a piece of work assigned by a lord to a vassal, highlighting its long-standing connection to duties and responsibilities.
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"De taak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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