taak

Taak is a Dutch noun meaning task, assignment, or job. It denotes a unit of work to be done and is used across professional, educational, and administrative contexts. In everyday Dutch, examples include "een taak uitvoeren" (to perform a task), "de taakverdeling" (the division of tasks), and "huiswerktaken" (homework tasks). The plural form is "taken," and a smaller unit or item may be referred to as "taakje."

In Afrikaans, the cognate "taak" also means task, reflecting shared Germanic roots.

In computing and project management, "taak" denotes a discrete piece of work in a workflow or backlog. Dutch-language software interfaces often use "taak" in phrases such as "taakbeheer" (Task Manager) and "taakplanner" (task scheduler), illustrating its use in technical contexts.

Etymology: The Dutch word originates from older Germanic roots and has long been established in Dutch usage, with cognates in related languages.

Usage notes: "Taak" is a neutral term that covers defined units of work, from routine responsibilities to assigned projects. In some contexts, synonyms like "werk" (work) or "opdracht" (assignment) may convey different nuances, but "taak" emphasizes a specific piece of work with a scope and objective.