German Word · Intermediate
auftragen
to assign a task to someone
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁaːɡn̩/
Meaning
to assign a task to someone
Example
Mir wurde aufgetragen, dir dieses Geschenk zu überreichen.
I was told to hand you this gift.
Practice tips
- Practice auftragen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.