Task meanings in Korean

작업 (jak-eob)

Example:

I have a lot of tasks to finish before the deadline.

마감일 전에 끝내야 할 작업이 많아요.

The task was more difficult than I expected.

그 작업은 내가 예상했던 것보다 더 어려웠어요.

Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or academic settings to refer to specific assignments or projects.

Note: 작업 can refer to both physical tasks (like construction work) and mental tasks (like writing or programming).

임무 (im-mu)

Example:

His task was to oversee the project.

그의 임무는 프로젝트를 감독하는 것이었습니다.

The military task required great courage.

군사 임무는 큰 용기를 요구했습니다.

Usage: formalContext: Often used in military or formal duty contexts.

Note: 임무 emphasizes a sense of duty or responsibility.

과제 (gwa-je)

Example:

I need to complete my homework as a task for school.

학교 과제로 숙제를 완료해야 해요.

The task for today is to read the chapter.

오늘의 과제는 그 챕터를 읽는 것입니다.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in educational contexts or when referring to assignments.

Note: 과제 is often associated with school or educational tasks.

일 (il)

Example:

I have a task to complete at work.

직장에서 완료해야 할 일이 있어요.

This task will take some time.

이 일은 시간이 좀 걸릴 것입니다.

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversations, referring to any kind of work or task.

Note: 일 is a very general term that can encompass any type of task or work.

assignment

An assignment is a specific task or piece of work assigned to someone.

Example: She completed the math assignment before the deadline.

Note: Assignment often implies a formal or specific task given by a teacher or employer.

project

A project is a planned piece of work that has a specific goal and usually involves multiple tasks.

Example: The team worked together on a challenging project.

Note: A project is typically larger in scope and duration compared to a task.

job

A job refers to a specific piece of work or task that needs to be done.

Example: His job for the day was to organize the files in the office.

Note: Job can also refer to one's occupation or employment in a broader sense.

duty

Duty refers to a moral or legal obligation to perform a task or responsibility.

Example: It is your duty to ensure the safety of all participants.

Note: Duty often carries a sense of obligation or responsibility beyond a simple task.

Take on a task

To accept or agree to do a task or responsibility.

Example: She decided to take on the task of organizing the event.

Note: The phrase 'take on a task' implies a voluntary acceptance of a responsibility.

Task at hand

The specific job or duty that needs immediate attention.

Example: Let's focus on the task at hand and get it done.

Note: The phrase 'task at hand' emphasizes the current or immediate responsibility.

Set a task

To assign or establish a specific job or duty for someone to do.

Example: The manager set a task for each team member to complete by the end of the day.

Note: The phrase 'set a task' involves assigning or delegating a responsibility to someone.

Task ahead

The upcoming job or duty that needs to be addressed or completed.

Example: We need to prepare for the challenging task ahead.

Note: The phrase 'task ahead' refers to future responsibilities or challenges.

Task force

A group of individuals brought together to work on a specific project or problem.

Example: The company formed a task force to address the issue of workplace diversity.

Note: The term 'task force' denotes a temporary group assembled for a particular purpose or mission.

Task-oriented

Focused on or driven by tasks and achieving specific goals.

Example: She is very task-oriented and always completes her work efficiently.

Note: The term 'task-oriented' describes a person or approach that prioritizes tasks and objectives.

Taskmaster

A person who is very strict or demanding when assigning tasks or overseeing work.

Example: The project manager was a strict taskmaster, ensuring that deadlines were met.

Note: A 'taskmaster' is someone who enforces tasks rigorously, often with a strict or authoritarian approach.

Tasked with

When someone is 'tasked with' something, it means they have been assigned or given a specific responsibility or duty to perform.

Example: I have been tasked with organizing the event next week.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the assignment or delegation of a specific task to an individual.

To-do

A 'to-do' list is a list of tasks or activities that need to be completed, especially within a specific timeframe.

Example: I have a long to-do list for today.

Note: A 'to-do' list specifically refers to a list of tasks to be completed, rather than the broader concept of task itself.

Chore

A 'chore' is a task or job that is unpleasant, tedious, or repetitive to do.

Example: I consider cleaning the house a boring chore.

Note: While a chore is a type of task, it typically carries a negative connotation of being burdensome or unenjoyable.

Mission

In informal contexts, 'mission' is used to describe a challenging task or objective that needs to be accomplished.

Example: Our mission is to complete the project by the end of the month.

Note: The term 'mission' often conveys a sense of importance, urgency, or difficulty associated with the task.

Gig

In slang, 'gig' can refer to a specific task, job, or engagement, especially in the context of freelance work or short-term projects.

Example: I have a gig this weekend to design a website for a small business.

Note: The term 'gig' is often associated with temporary or freelance work, highlighting the flexibility and individual nature of the task.

The task is to finish the report by Friday.

작업은 금요일까지 보고서를 완성하는 것입니다.

I have a lot of tasks to do today.

오늘 할 일이 많습니다.

His mission was to find the missing documents.

그의 임무는 분실된 문서를 찾는 것이었습니다.

Task - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: task

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): tasks

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): task

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): tasked

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): tasking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): tasks

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): task

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): task

Syllabification and Stress

task Contains 1 syllables: task

Phonetic transcription: ˈtask

task , ˈtask (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

task: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).

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