das Aufgabengebiet
Translation
area of responsibility, remit, sphere of activity
Examples
Sein Aufgabengebiet umfasst Marketing und Vertrieb.
His area of responsibility includes marketing and sales.
Das gehört nicht zu meinem Aufgabengebiet.
That is not part of my area of responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
the Aufgabengebiet of sb. sb.'s area of responsibility The department's area of responsibility is clearly defined.
sth. belongs to sb.'s Aufgabengebiet sth. is part of sb.'s remit This task is part of my remit.
Similar Words
Tätigkeitsfeld, Zuständigkeit, Bereich
Etymology
Composed of 'Aufgabe' (task) and 'Gebiet' (area, territory). Literally a 'territory of tasks'.
Memory Tips
Think of a geographical 'area' or 'territory' (Gebiet) of tasks. It often implies a broader, more formally defined scope than 'Aufgabenfeld'.