Meaning
To complete assigned schoolwork or tasks at home.
Cultural Background
Homework is a central part of the German school system, and students are expected to manage it independently from a young age. Similar to Germany, the term is used universally, though 'Hausübung' is sometimes used instead of 'Hausaufgabe'. Swiss German speakers often use 'Hausaufgaben' but may have different local terms for school tasks.
Plural usage
Always use 'Hausaufgaben' in the plural. Even if it's one task, it's 'Hausaufgaben'.
Professional usage
Using this in a business meeting makes you sound very prepared and professional.
Meaning
To complete assigned schoolwork or tasks at home.
Plural usage
Always use 'Hausaufgaben' in the plural. Even if it's one task, it's 'Hausaufgaben'.
Professional usage
Using this in a business meeting makes you sound very prepared and professional.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ich muss heute noch meine ____ erledigen.
Hausaufgaben is the correct term for school assignments.
Which verb fits best?
Ich ____ meine Hausaufgaben.
Erledigen is the standard verb for completing tasks.
Match the meaning.
Hausaufgaben erledigen = ?
It refers to schoolwork.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hast du die Hausaufgaben fertig? B: Ja, ich habe sie ____.
Both are acceptable in casual speech, though 'erledigt' is more precise.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIch muss heute noch meine ____ erledigen.
Hausaufgaben is the correct term for school assignments.
Ich ____ meine Hausaufgaben.
Erledigen is the standard verb for completing tasks.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It refers to schoolwork.
A: Hast du die Hausaufgaben fertig? B: Ja, ich habe sie ____.
Both are acceptable in casual speech, though 'erledigt' is more precise.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, you can 'Einkäufe erledigen' (do shopping) or 'Anrufe erledigen' (make calls).
It is honest, but teachers might be disappointed.
Because schoolwork usually consists of multiple tasks.
It is neutral and fits almost everywhere.
Yes, it is very common in spoken German.
You say 'Ich habe heute keine Hausaufgaben'.
Related Phrases
Hausaufgaben machen
synonymTo do homework
seine Hausaufgaben machen
similarTo do one's due diligence
für die Schule lernen
builds onTo study for school
