Assignment vs Duty vs Homework vs Project vs Responsibility vs Task

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Assignment

Top 2.000 (häufig) B1 noun

Duty

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Homework

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 noun

Project

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A1 noun

Responsibility

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Task

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

	Assignment	Duty	Homework	Project	Responsibility	Task
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈsaɪnmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːti/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈhəʊmwɜːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈhəʊmwɜːrk/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒdʒekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːdʒekt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/tɑːsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tæsk/"]/
Bedeutung	Eine Aufgabe oder Arbeit, die jemandem gegeben wird. A task or piece of work given to someone.	Eine Verantwortung oder Aufgabe, die jemand erledigen muss. A responsibility or job that someone must do.	Schulaufgaben, die Schüler zu Hause erledigen. Schoolwork that students do at home.	Ein Plan oder eine Aufgabe, bei der es darum geht, Dinge zu erledigen. A plan or task that involves getting things done.	Die Verantwortung für etwas zu tragen, um das man sich kümmern muss. Being in charge of something you must take care of.	Eine Arbeit, die erledigt werden muss. A piece of work that needs to be done.
Beispiel	I have completed my assignment for history class.	He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate.	I have to finish my homework before I can go out.	I have a new project for school next week.	Taking care of your pet is a big responsibility.	Completing this math task is important for your exam.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B1	B1	A1	A1	B1	A2
Wortart	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Kollokationen	reading, writing, written, give, hand out, set, assignment on, special, important, dangerous, accept, take on, get, on assignment	contractual, legal, statutory, have, owe, carry out, call, under a/​the duty, duty of, duty to, a breach of duty, do your duty by somebody, be duty bound to do something, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, heavy, high, low, amount, impose, slap on somebody/​something, increase, be payable, in duty, duty on	English, science, etc., piece, do, finish, hand in, for homework, homework  on	class, school, French, do, work, project on, ambitious, big, huge, get off the ground, implement, initiate, aim to, be aimed at something, management, coordinator, director, the aim of the project, somebody’s current project, somebody’s latest project	complete, full, total, have, accept, acknowledge, fall on somebody, fall to somebody, lie with somebody, responsibility for, responsibility towards/​toward, the age of criminal responsibility, the burden of responsibility, do something on your own responsibility, complete, full, total, have, accept, acknowledge, fall on somebody, fall to somebody, lie with somebody, responsibility for, responsibility towards/​toward, the age of criminal responsibility, the burden of responsibility, do something on your own responsibility, heavy, major, onerous, have, carry out, discharge, responsibility for, responsibility to, responsibility towards/​toward, duties and responsibilities, rights and responsibilities	awesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand, awesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand
Antonyme	freedom, insouciance	irresponsibility, neglect	play, holiday	halt, cease, suspend	irresponsibility, neglect, carelessness	leisure, idleness, rest
Häufige Fehler	Confused with 'assignment' vs 'assigment' (spelling error), Using 'assignment' as a verb when it is a noun, Overusing 'assignment' in casual contexts where 'task' would fit better	Confused with 'dutie', incorrect spelling., Using 'duty' with a subject instead of a verb; 'duty to help' not 'duty help'., Not using it with the correct preposition, often omitting 'to'.	Using 'homeworks' as a plural form., Confusing 'homework' with 'assignment' (not all assignments are homework)., Saying 'do homework' instead of 'do the homework'.	Confused with 'projected' which refers to estimation., Using 'project' as a noun or verb incorrectly., Pronunciation confusion: mispronouncing the second syllable.	Saying 'responsibility to' instead of 'responsibility for'., Confusing 'responsibility' with 'responsible'., Using it in singular form incorrectly in plural contexts.	Confused with 'chore' — tasks are often more formal or job-related., Using 'task' as a verb — 'task' is a noun., Saying 'a task for doing' instead of 'a task to do'.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Wird häufig in Bildungseinrichtungen verwendet, wenn es um Schul- oder Universitätsaufgaben geht. Wird in informellen Gesprächen normalerweise nicht verwendet. Commonly used in educational contexts when referring to school or college tasks. Not typically used in informal conversation.	Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet. Bezieht sich oft auf moralische oder rechtliche Verpflichtungen. Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in lockeren Gesprächen, wo leichtere Begriffe wie 'Aufgabe' besser passen könnten. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often relates to moral or legal responsibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms like 'task' may fit better.	Wird sowohl im formellen als auch im informellen Kontext verwendet. Geeignet für alle Altersgruppen, aber typischerweise relevanter für Schüler und Lehrer. Wird im alltäglichen Gespräch von Erwachsenen nicht verwendet, es sei denn, es bezieht sich auf Kinder. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for all ages, but typically more relevant for students and teachers. Not used in everyday adult conversations unless referring to children.	Wird in beruflichen und akademischen Umgebungen verwendet, wenn über Arbeit oder Aktivitäten gesprochen wird. Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in sehr lockeren Gesprächen, es sei denn, es bezieht sich direkt auf die Schule oder die Arbeit. Used in professional and academic settings when discussing work or activities. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless it relates directly to school or work.	Wird in Situationen verwendet, in denen jemand Pflichten oder Verpflichtungen hat. Passt gut in persönliche und berufliche Kontexte. Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in sehr lockeren Gesprächen. Use in situations where someone has duties or obligations. It fits well in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Wird häufig sowohl im gesprochenen als auch im geschriebenen Englisch verwendet. Geeignet für formelle und informelle Kontexte, aber vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in sehr lockeren Situationen wie Chats unter Freunden. Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid using in very casual scenarios like chats among friends.

Sieh es in echten Clips

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

Three days in, I'd be begging for an assignment.

Assignment

when he'd done his duty, he went home to your great-grandmother,

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Picked six men and gave them latrine duty.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

It is the duty of this council

when he'd done his duty, he went home to your great-grandmother,

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Picked six men and gave them latrine duty.

Duty

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Normal people thought you were upstairs doing your homework.

Homework

The Wire › S1 E1

- Huh? - Project murder, Westside.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

[scoffs] S.H.I.E.L.D. covered up New Mexico, Project Pegasus.

The Wire › S1 E1

- Huh? - Project murder, Westside.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

[scoffs] S.H.I.E.L.D. covered up New Mexico, Project Pegasus.

Project

Häufige Fragen: Assignment vs Duty vs Homework vs Project vs Responsibility vs Task

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Assignment, Duty, Homework, Project, Responsibility und Task?

Assignment: A task or piece of work given to someone. Duty: A responsibility or job that someone must do. Homework: Schoolwork that students do at home. Project: A plan or task that involves getting things done. Responsibility: Being in charge of something you must take care of. Task: A piece of work that needs to be done.

Sind Assignment, Duty, Homework, Project, Responsibility und Task auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Assignment: B1, Duty: B1, Homework: A1, Project: A1, Responsibility: B1, Task: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Assignment, Duty, Homework, Project, Responsibility und Task?

Assignment: noun, Duty: noun, Homework: noun, Project: noun, Responsibility: noun, Task: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Assignment: I have completed my assignment for history class. Duty: He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate. Homework: I have to finish my homework before I can go out. Project: I have a new project for school next week. Responsibility: Taking care of your pet is a big responsibility. Task: Completing this math task is important for your exam.

Kann ich Assignment, Duty, Homework, Project, Responsibility und Task austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Assignment, Duty, Homework, Project, Responsibility und Task sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.