task
word
/ˈtæsk/
task
/tˈɑːsk/
tahsk
Definition
A task is a piece of work that you need to do, usually with a clear purpose or result. It can be something small and simple or part of a larger job or plan.
Usage & Nuances
Common in school, work, and project contexts. 'Task' sounds a bit more specific and goal-focused than 'job' or 'work'. Common collocations: 'complete a task', 'assign a task', 'daily tasks', 'task list'. In tech or management, it is very common.
Spanish: tarea - laborPortuguese (BR): tarefaPortuguese (PT): tarefaChinese (Simplified): 任务Chinese (Traditional): 任務Hindi: कार्य - कामArabic: مهمة - مهمة عملBengali: কাজ - দায়িত্বRussian: задача - заданиеJapanese: タスク - 作業Vietnamese: nhiệm vụ - công việcKorean: 과제 - 임무Turkish: görev - işUrdu: کام - ذمہ داریIndonesian: tugas - pekerjaan
Example Sentences
The teacher gave us an easy task.
basic
This task takes about ten minutes.
basic
My first task today is to answer emails.
basic
I know it looks boring, but it's an important task.
natural
Can you handle this task while I'm in the meeting?
natural
We need to break the task into smaller steps.
natural