Aufgaben erledigen (Carry out)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
'Carry out' means to complete a task, follow an instruction, or conduct research, acting as a more formal version of 'do'.
- Use it for formal tasks like 'carry out an experiment' or 'carry out an order'.
- It is a separable phrasal verb, but usually stays together unless using a pronoun.
- Never confuse it with 'carry on', which means to continue doing something.
Overview
carry out der professionelle Cousin des Wortes do ist. Während do ein Allzweckwerkzeug ist, wird carry out verwendet, wenn du einem Plan, einem Befehl oder einer Reihe von Anweisungen folgst. Stell dir den Unterschied vor, ob du einfach nur „Essen machst“ oder „ein Rezept ausführst“ (carrying out a recipe).carry out. In diesem Leitfaden schauen wir uns an, warum dieses Phrasal Verb so nützlich ist und wie es sich davon unterscheidet, einfach nur eine schwere Kiste zu tragen.How This Grammar Works
carry out sind wie ein dynamisches Duo. Sie bestehen aus zwei Teilen: einem Verb (carry) und einer Partikel (out). Wenn sie sich verbünden, erschaffen sie eine völlig neue Bedeutung, die nichts damit zu tun hat, Dinge in den Armen zu tragen.carry out the plan oder carry the plan out sagen.it oder them verwendest, *muss* es in die Mitte. Du musst carry it out sagen.it einfach wie eine kleine Sandwich-Füllung zwischen deinen zwei Grammatik-Brotscheiben vor!
Formation Pattern
carry seine Form je nach Zeitform ändert, aber das Wort out bleibt genau gleich. Es ist der beständige Freund in der Beziehung.
carry out (oder carries out für er/sie/es).
carried out. Beachte, dass sich das y in ein i ändert!
carrying out. Perfekt, wenn du gerade mitten in einer Aufgabe steckst.
carry out the test. | Ich führe den Test durch.
carries out the order. | Sie führt den Auftrag aus.
carried out the plan. | Wir haben den Plan ausgeführt.
carrying out research. | Sie führen Forschung durch.
When To Use It
carry out the plan perfectly!“ Wenn du einen Zeitungsartikel über einen neuen Impfstoff liest, könnte dort stehen: „Scientists carried out many tests.“ Es ist auch großartig für das moderne Leben. Denk an deine Lieblings-Essensliefer-App.carry out (wie „nicht klingeln, das Baby schläft“). In einem Vorstellungsgespräch könntest du sagen: „In my last job, I carried out many different projects.“ Das lässt dich organisiert und professionell wirken. Es ist das ultimative „Boss-Modus“-Verb.
Common Mistakes
carry out dasselbe bedeutet wie die physische Handlung, etwas aus einem Raum zu tragen. Wenn du einen Stuhl aus dem Haus trägst, heißt das „carrying the chair out“. Das ist physisch. Aber wenn du eine Aufgabe erledigst, ist das das Phrasal Verb carry out. Ein weiterer großer Fehler ist die „Pronominalfalle“. Wie bereits erwähnt, setze it immer in die Mitte: carry it out. Verwechsle es auch nicht mit carry on. Carry on bedeutet, etwas weiterzumachen (wie die berühmten „Keep Calm and Carry On“-Poster). Wenn du jemandem sagst, er soll seine Arbeit carry out, willst du, dass er eine bestimmte Aufgabe beendet. Wenn du ihm sagst, er soll carry on, willst du einfach nur, dass er weiterarbeitet.Contrast With Similar Patterns
carry out statt do verwenden sollen? Stell dir do wie einen riesigen Regenschirm vor. Er deckt alles ab: do Hausaufgaben, do Abwasch, do dein Bestes.Carry out ist viel spezifischer. Es impliziert einen Prozess oder eine Abfolge von Schritten. Du würdest normalerweise nicht sagen „I carried out the dishes“, es sei denn, du hättest einen sehr komplexen 10-Schritte-Plan für das Waschen dieser Teller!carry out für Dinge wie research, experiments, orders, instructions und plans. Es kontrastiert auch mit perform. Perform ist sehr formell (wie ein Chirurg oder ein Musiker).Carry out ist der perfekte Mittelweg.Quick FAQ
Ist carry out dasselbe wie „Takeaway“-Essen?
Gute Frage! In einigen Ländern kann carry-out (mit Bindestrich) Essen bedeuten, das man aus einem Restaurant mit nach Hause nimmt. Aber als Verb geht es bei carry out um Aufgaben. Wenn du eine Pizza carry out, bewegst du sie physisch. Wenn du eine Bestellung carry out, erfüllst du einen Auftrag!
Kann ich es für meine Hausaufgaben verwenden?
Du *kannst*, aber es klingt ein bisschen so, als wärst du ein Geheimagent oder ein Wissenschaftler. „I carried out my math homework“ klingt sehr ernst. Die meisten Leute sagen einfach „I did my homework“.
Was ist die Vergangenheitsform von carry out?
Es ist carried out. Denk daran, das y in ein i zu ändern!
Conjugating 'Carry Out'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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carry out
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I carry out the tests.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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carries out
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She carries out the research.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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carried out
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They carried out the plan.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am carrying out
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I am carrying out an audit.
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Present Perfect
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He/She/It
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has carried out
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He has carried out the task.
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Future (Will)
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All subjects
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will carry out
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We will carry out the orders.
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Passive (Past)
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The task
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was carried out
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The task was carried out.
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Contractions with Pronouns
| Full Form | Contraction | Rule |
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I will carry it out
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I'll carry it out
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Pronoun must be in the middle.
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They have carried it out
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They've carried it out
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Standard present perfect contraction.
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We do not carry it out
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We don't carry it out
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Negative contraction.
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Meanings
To perform a task, a piece of work, or a specific duty that has been assigned or planned.
Perform/Execute
To do something that you have been told to do or that you have planned to do.
“The hospital is carrying out tests to find the cause of the problem.”
“It is difficult to carry out these changes without more funding.”
Conduct Research
To perform a systematic investigation or scientific experiment.
“Extensive research was carried out to determine the effects of the new drug.”
“We need to carry out a survey to understand customer needs.”
Fulfill a Promise
To do what you said you would do, such as a threat or a promise.
“He finally carried out his threat to resign from the company.”
“The government failed to carry out its promises to lower taxes.”
Reference Table
| Struktur | Bedeutung | Beispiel | Hinweis zur Verwendung |
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Subject + carry out + Object
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Aufgabe ausführen/abschließen
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We'll carry out the survey.
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Am häufigsten, Objekt folgt.
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Subject + carry + Pronoun + out
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Aufgabe ausführen/abschließen
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Please carry it out.
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Obligatorische Trennung bei Pronomen.
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Subject + carry + Noun + out
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Aufgabe ausführen/abschließen
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They carried their duties out.
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Weniger gebräuchlich, klingt oft formell/veraltet.
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Carry (alone)
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Physisch transportieren
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She carried the books.
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Hier kein Phrasalverb; kein 'out' nötig.
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Carry on
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Eine Handlung fortsetzen
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Let's carry on with work.
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Andere Bedeutung, Verwechslung vermeiden.
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Formalitätsspektrum
The department will carry out a comprehensive review of the policy. (Workplace)
We need to carry out these repairs soon. (Workplace)
I'll get the job done by Friday. (Workplace)
I'll knock it out by Friday. (Workplace)
Carry Out: Kernkonzepte
Schlüsselverwendungen
- Plans Einen Plan umsetzen
- Orders Anweisungen befolgen
- Research Studien durchführen
- Duties Verantwortlichkeiten erfüllen
Bildung
- Verb + Particle Verb + Partikel
- Transitive Benötigt ein Objekt
- Separable Pronomen in der Mitte
Häufige Fehler
- Forget 'out' 'out' vergessen
- Wrong particle Falsche Partikel
- Pronoun order Pronomenreihenfolge
Carry Out vs. Ähnliche Verben
Entscheidungshilfe: 'Carry Out' verwenden
Geht es bei der Aktion darum, einen Plan, eine Aufgabe, einen Befehl oder eine Anweisung abzuschließen oder auszuführen?
Geht es nur um den physischen Transport von etwas?
Geht es darum, eine Handlung fortzusetzen?
Was kannst du 'Carry Out'?
Pläne & Anweisungen
- • a plan
- • orders
- • instructions
- • a strategy
Pflichten & Aufgaben
- • your duties
- • a task
- • a job
- • responsibilities
Forschung & Aktionen
- • research
- • an experiment
- • a survey
- • an investigation
Versprechen & Drohungen
- • a promise
- • a threat
Beispiele nach Niveau
Please carry out the trash.
Please take the trash outside.
He does his work.
He performs his tasks.
I carry the bag.
I am holding the bag.
They do the test.
They are taking the test.
The doctor will carry out the test.
The doctor will perform the medical test.
We need to carry out the plan.
We need to do what we planned.
Did you carry out my instructions?
Did you do what I told you?
She carried out the experiment.
She did the science experiment.
The survey was carried out last month.
The research survey was conducted last month.
It is important to carry out regular maintenance.
It is important to do regular checks and repairs.
If you have a task, you must carry it out.
If you have a job, you must finish it.
The company is carrying out an internal investigation.
The company is looking into its own problems.
The rebels failed to carry out their threat.
The rebels did not do the bad thing they promised.
Extensive repairs are being carried out on the bridge.
Many repairs are currently happening on the bridge.
The pilot carried out an emergency landing.
The pilot performed a difficult landing safely.
We must carry out a thorough risk assessment.
We need to check for all possible dangers.
The mandate was carried out with clinical precision.
The order was completed perfectly and carefully.
The carrying out of the death penalty remains controversial.
The execution of the sentence is a debated topic.
They carried out a series of controlled explosions.
They performed planned explosions for safety.
The research, carried out over ten years, proved the theory.
The long-term study confirmed the idea.
The logistical nightmare of carrying out such a feat cannot be overstated.
It was incredibly difficult to organize and perform this action.
He was merely carrying out the dictates of his conscience.
He was only doing what his internal morals told him to do.
The treaty requires both nations to carry out mutual inspections.
The agreement says both countries must check each other.
The sheer scale of the operation carried out by the task force was unprecedented.
The size of the work done by the group was new and huge.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners often mix these up because both start with 'carry'. 'Carry on' means to continue.
To be 'carried away' means to lose self-control due to emotion.
Both mean to perform a task, but 'execute' is much more formal.
Häufige Fehler
I carry out the bag.
I carry the bag out.
I carry out it.
I carry it out.
He carry out the task.
He carries out the task.
I will carry on the order.
I will carry out the order.
The doctor carried on the test.
The doctor carried out the test.
They carried out a surgery.
They performed a surgery.
I am carry out research.
I am carrying out research.
We need to carry out with the plan.
We need to carry out the plan.
The research was carry out by experts.
The research was carried out by experts.
I will carry out it tomorrow.
I will carry it out tomorrow.
The execution of the task was carried out.
The task was carried out.
Satzmuster
The ___ was carried out by ___.
We need to carry out a ___ to ___.
It is difficult to carry out ___ when ___.
Real World Usage
The researchers carried out a double-blind study.
The unit carried out the mission at dawn.
Who will carry out the action items from today's meeting?
The surgeon carried out the operation successfully.
We are carrying out a survey to improve our service.
The council is carrying out roadworks on the M1.
Denk an 'Einen Plan ausführen'
We need to carry out the new strategy.
Vergiss 'Out' nicht!
They carried out the research.
Regel zur Pronomenplatzierung
Please carry it out by tomorrow.
Fachsprache im Beruf
The team will carry out the project.
Achte auf Kollokationen
We carry out orders.
Smart Tips
Replace 'did' with 'carried out' to immediately increase the professional tone of your writing.
Think of 'it' as a wedge that splits the verb and the particle apart.
Check if the object is a physical thing (like a chair) or a task (like a plan) to know if it's literal or figurative.
Ask yourself: Am I finishing something or continuing something? If finishing, use 'out'.
Aussprache
Linking
The 'y' in 'carry' and the 'o' in 'out' are often linked with a slight 'w' or 'j' sound depending on speed, but usually, the 'r' in 'carry' leads into the 'out'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (out) often receives more stress than the verb (carry) when used at the end of a sentence.
Rising on 'Out'
Did you carry it OUT? ↗
Asking for confirmation of completion.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Carry the box OUT of the room to finish the job.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a scientist holding a clipboard, walking OUT of a lab after finishing a successful experiment. The 'out' represents the completion of the work.
Rhyme
To carry out a plan, you must be the man (or woman) with the can-do attitude!
Story
A detective received a secret order. He had to carry out a search of the mansion. He carried it out at midnight and found the evidence.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write down three things you need to 'carry out' at work or school this week using the phrase 'I will carry out...'
Kulturelle Hinweise
In Scotland and parts of Northern England, a 'carry-out' is a noun meaning takeaway food or alcohol bought from a shop to be consumed elsewhere.
In global business, 'carry out' is part of 'action-oriented' language. It is preferred over 'do' because it sounds more accountable and systematic.
Using 'carry out' is a marker of scientific literacy. Using 'do' in a lab report can make the writer seem less professional.
From the verb 'carry' (to bear or transport) and the adverb 'out' (to the end or completion).
Gesprächseinstiege
What is the most difficult task you have had to carry out at work?
If you were a scientist, what kind of research would you carry out?
Have you ever carried out a plan that didn't go as expected?
Do you think it's important for soldiers to carry out every order they are given?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
The team needs to ___ the new safety procedures immediately.
Carry out bedeutet, etwas auszuführen oder umzusetzen, was perfekt zu 'procedures' passt. 'Carry on' bedeutet fortfahren.Find and fix the mistake:
She will carry it out the task.
carry out normalerweise zusammen. 'It' würde zwischen 'carry' und 'out' stehen, wenn es als Pronomen verwendet wird.Translate into English: 'Ellos realizaron la investigación en el laboratorio.'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Choose the correct sentence:
Carry out bedeutet, eine Aufgabe zu erledigen. Für den physischen Transport von Gegenständen ist 'carry' normalerweise ausreichend. 'Carry out these boxes' ist korrekt, wenn die Aufgabe darin besteht, sie zu entfernen. Wenn es nur um physisches Heben geht, ist 'carry these boxes' auch möglich. Im Kontext der Regel impliziert 'carry out' die Erledigung der Aufgabe, sie zu entfernen.Score: /4
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesThe scientist needs to carry ___ the experiment.
Choose the correct pronoun placement.
Find and fix the mistake:
The soldiers carried on the orders of the general.
out / the / they / investigation / carried
Carry out
A: Did you finish the survey? B: Yes, we ___ yesterday.
I carried out the heavy box to the car.
The / research / by / was / carried / out / NASA.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe manager expects us to ___ his instructions precisely.
The company decided to carry their plan on.
Translate into English: 'Ella llevó a cabo una investigación exhaustiva para su tesis.'
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the phrases:
We need to ___ this plan meticulously for success.
The doctor decided to carry out it quickly.
Translate into English: 'Debemos cumplir con nuestras responsabilidades laborales.'
Which sentence is correct?
Unscramble the sentence:
Match the phrasal verbs to their meanings:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes, you can! 'Carry out' is separable. Both 'carry out the task' and 'carry the task out' are correct, though the first one is more common.
No. 'Carry out' means to perform or complete a task. 'Carry on' means to continue doing something.
Usually, yes. In a text to a friend, you would just say 'I'll do it' or 'I'll get it done'. Save 'carry out' for work or school.
If you mean taking something outside, you say 'carry the box out'. 'Carry out' as a phrasal verb is almost always for abstract things like plans or tests.
The passive form is 'be carried out'. For example: 'The repairs were carried out by the landlord.'
Only if you are physically lifting them and walking out of a room. You cannot 'carry out' a person as a task.
Yes, 'carry-out' (with a hyphen) can mean takeaway food in some dialects, but this is informal.
You can use 'do', but 'carry out' makes you sound more professional and precise, especially in academic or business writing.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Llevar a cabo
Spanish 'llevar a cabo' is slightly more formal than 'carry out'.
Effectuer / Mener à bien
French doesn't use phrasal verbs, so the 'verb + particle' structure is new for learners.
Ausführen
In German, the 'aus' always goes to the very end of the clause in main sentences.
実行する (Jikkou suru)
There is no concept of 'carrying' or 'out' in the Japanese equivalent.
تنفيذ (Tanfidh)
Arabic uses a single verb form rather than a multi-word phrasal verb.
执行 (Zhíxíng)
Chinese verbs do not change form for tense like 'carry' becomes 'carried'.
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