Nomen

der Auftrag

order, assignment, task, mission

Ich habe einen neuen Auftrag für Sie.

I have a new assignment for you.

Die Firma erhielt einen großen Auftrag.

The company received a large order.

Er handelte im Auftrag seines Chefs.

He acted on behalf of his boss.

j-m einen ((Auftrag)) geben to give sb. an order/assignment The teacher gives the students an assignment.

im ((Auftrag)) ((von j-m)) handeln to act on behalf of sb. The lawyer acts on behalf of his client.

Synonyms: Bestellung, Aufgabe, Mission, Befehl

From the verb 'auftragen' (to assign), which is 'auf' (on) + 'tragen' (to carry). A task is 'carried onto' you.

Imagine a boss 'carrying' (tragen) a pile of work and putting it 'on' (auf) your desk. That's your 'assignment'.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.