die Aufgabenstellung
Translation
assignment, task description, problem statement
Examples
Die Aufgabenstellung war sehr unklar.
The task description was very unclear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Aufgabenstellung genau durch.
Please read the assignment carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((the assignment)) + verb The assignment is clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Problemstellung, Auftrag, Anweisung
Etymology
Composed of 'Aufgabe' (task) and 'Stellung' (positioning, setting). It literally means 'task-setting'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Aufgabe' (task) and 'Stellung' (setting) to remember its meaning as the 'setting of a task'.