task
Translation
task, job, assignment
Examples
My first task is to answer emails.
My first task is to answer emails.
Finishing the report was a difficult task.
Finishing the report was a difficult task.
Grammar Patterns
a/an + ((adjective)) + ((noun)) describes a type of job. It's a simple task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: job, duty, assignment, chore
Etymology
From Latin 'taxare' (to assess), a task was originally work imposed as a tax.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'ask'. You might have to 'ask' for help with a difficult 'task'.