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- Refers to a difficult or demanding challenge.
- Combines 'heavy' and 'task' to show effort.
- Used in both professional and personal contexts.
意味
This phrase describes a challenge that feels demanding or burdensome. It is like saying a task has physical weight because of how much effort it requires.
主な例文
3 / 6Talking about a work project
Dieses neue Projekt ist eine schwere Aufgabe für unser Team.
This new project is a difficult task for our team.
Complaining about an exam
Die Matheprüfung war wirklich eine schwere Aufgabe.
The math exam was really a difficult task.
Texting a friend about chores
Die Wohnung zu putzen ist heute eine schwere Aufgabe.
Cleaning the apartment is a difficult task today.
文化的背景
The concept of 'Fleiß' (diligence) is central. Completing a 'schwere Aufgabe' is seen as a moral victory, not just a practical one. Precision and quality are key. A 'schwere Aufgabe' in Switzerland often implies a need for extreme attention to detail. There is a slightly more relaxed attitude ('Gemütlichkeit'), but 'schwere Aufgaben' are still respected, often discussed over coffee. In international German-speaking offices, this phrase is used to manage expectations regarding project timelines.
Use with 'bewältigen'
The most professional verb to use with 'schwere Aufgabe' is 'bewältigen' (to overcome/master).
Gender Check
Always remember 'Aufgabe' is feminine. Using 'der' or 'das' is a very common beginner mistake.
15秒でわかる
- Refers to a difficult or demanding challenge.
- Combines 'heavy' and 'task' to show effort.
- Used in both professional and personal contexts.
What It Means
Schwere Aufgabe is a common way to describe a challenge. In German, schwer means both heavy and difficult. When you use this phrase, you imply the task is substantial. It is not just a small annoyance. It is something that requires real focus and energy. Think of it as a mountain you need to climb. It feels significant and perhaps a bit daunting.
How To Use It
You will usually use this phrase with the verb haben or sein. For example, you can say Ich habe eine schwere Aufgabe. You can also use it to describe a situation. If a project is tough, you say Das ist eine schwere Aufgabe. It works well with adjectives like wirklich or echt. These add emphasis to how hard the task feels. You can use it for mental work or emotional challenges.
When To Use It
Use this at work when a project is complex. Use it at school when an exam is coming up. It is perfect for talking about life changes. If you are moving to a new city, that is a schwere Aufgabe. You can also use it when talking to friends about goals. It shows you respect the difficulty of the situation. It sounds very natural in almost any setting.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for simple physical weight. If a suitcase is heavy, just say der Koffer ist schwer. Do not use it for minor things like tying your shoes. That would sound sarcastic or strange. Also, avoid it if the task is just 'annoying' but not 'hard'. For a rude person, use schwierig, not schwer. Keep schwere Aufgabe for actual goals or duties.
Cultural Background
Germans often value hard work and persistence. Taking on a schwere Aufgabe is seen as respectable. There is a certain pride in tackling something 'heavy'. It reflects the cultural idea of Fleiß (diligence). People might not complain, but they will acknowledge the weight of the work. It is a very grounded, honest way to describe effort.
Common Variations
You might hear schwierige Aufgabe as well. They are almost identical in meaning. However, schwer sounds a bit more visceral and 'heavy'. You can also say eine große Herausforderung. This means 'a big challenge'. If the task is very tricky, you might call it eine knifflige Aufgabe. Each one changes the 'flavor' of the difficulty slightly.
使い方のコツ
This is a safe, versatile collocation. Just remember that 'schwer' changes its ending based on the gender and case of the noun (e.g., 'mit einer schweren Aufgabe').
Use with 'bewältigen'
The most professional verb to use with 'schwere Aufgabe' is 'bewältigen' (to overcome/master).
Gender Check
Always remember 'Aufgabe' is feminine. Using 'der' or 'das' is a very common beginner mistake.
The 'Weight' Metaphor
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'schwer' when you want to complain a little bit about the effort.
Don't be too modest
In German culture, it's okay to admit a task is 'schwer'. It shows you understand the gravity of the work.
例文
6Dieses neue Projekt ist eine schwere Aufgabe für unser Team.
This new project is a difficult task for our team.
Here it sounds professional and acknowledges the challenge.
Die Matheprüfung war wirklich eine schwere Aufgabe.
The math exam was really a difficult task.
A very common way for students to vent.
Die Wohnung zu putzen ist heute eine schwere Aufgabe.
Cleaning the apartment is a difficult task today.
Using 'heavy' for a simple chore adds a bit of drama.
Ich weiß, das ist eine schwere Aufgabe, aber Sie schaffen das.
I know this is a difficult task, but you can do it.
Used here to show empathy before giving a command.
Diesen riesigen Burger zu essen, ist eine schwere Aufgabe!
Eating this giant burger is a difficult task!
A humorous way to use the phrase for something fun.
Es war eine schwere Aufgabe, ihm die traurige Nachricht zu sagen.
It was a difficult task to tell him the sad news.
Shows the emotional weight of a situation.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct adjective ending.
Das ist eine schwer___ Aufgabe.
Because 'Aufgabe' is feminine and follows 'eine', we need the '-e' ending.
Which sentence is the most natural for a difficult work project?
Wie beschreibt man ein schwieriges Projekt?
'Schwere Aufgabe' is the standard collocation for a difficult project.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kannst du mir helfen? B: Warum? A: Ich stehe vor einer ______ ______.
After 'vor' (dative), 'eine schwere Aufgabe' becomes 'einer schweren Aufgabe'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Das ist eine Mammutaufgabe'?
'Mammutaufgabe' is for very large, overwhelming tasks.
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Schwer vs. Schwierig
練習問題バンク
4 問題Das ist eine schwer___ Aufgabe.
Because 'Aufgabe' is feminine and follows 'eine', we need the '-e' ending.
Wie beschreibt man ein schwieriges Projekt?
'Schwere Aufgabe' is the standard collocation for a difficult project.
A: Kannst du mir helfen? B: Warum? A: Ich stehe vor einer ______ ______.
After 'vor' (dative), 'eine schwere Aufgabe' becomes 'einer schweren Aufgabe'.
When would you say 'Das ist eine Mammutaufgabe'?
'Mammutaufgabe' is for very large, overwhelming tasks.
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よくある質問
12 問Yes, 'harte Aufgabe' is common and sounds slightly more informal, like 'tough task'.
No, in the context of tasks, it almost always means 'difficult'.
The plural is 'schwere Aufgaben'.
No, a 'schwerer Mensch' is a physically heavy person. A 'difficult person' is a 'schwieriger Mensch'.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
You say 'Die Aufgabe ist zu schwer'.
'Aufgabe' is any task; 'Hausaufgabe' is specifically for school.
Yes, but 'kniffliges Rätsel' is more common for puzzles.
Yes, 'eine schwere Prüfung' is very common.
No, it just implies that a lot of effort is needed.
It's redundant. Just say 'eine große Herausforderung' or 'eine schwere Aufgabe'.
The opposite is 'eine leichte Aufgabe' (an easy task).
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