der Grundauftrag
Translation
primary mission, core mandate, basic task
Examples
Der Grundauftrag der Organisation ist klar.
The organization's primary mission is clear.
Bildung ist ein Grundauftrag des Staates.
Education is a core mandate of the state.
Grammar Patterns
der Grundauftrag von sth./sb. the primary mission of sth./sb. That is the primary mission of the school.
einen Grundauftrag haben to have a primary mission Every institution has a primary mission.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptaufgabe (main task), Kernaufgabe (core task)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Grund' (ground, basic) and 'Auftrag' (mission, order).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'ground' (Grund) or 'foundational' mission (Auftrag) upon which all other tasks are built.