uppgift

Uppgift is a Swedish noun that denotes an assignment, task, or duty given to someone to complete. It is commonly translated into English as “assignment” or “task.” The term is widely used in educational and professional contexts to describe a piece of work designated for completion, assessment, or problem-solving.

In schools, uppgift refers to work assigned by a teacher, such as homework, exercises, essays, or project work. In mathematics and language classes, individual problems or exercises are often called uppgifter. In everyday language, it can denote a duty or obligation that a person is expected to perform.

With compounds, the word forms more specific meanings: arbetsuppgift refers to a work task; projektuppgift refers to a project assignment. The term is also used in organizational or administrative contexts to describe tasks within a larger mandate.

See also: läxa, uppdrag, arbetsuppgift. Usage of uppgift tends to be neutral and versatile, covering a wide range of tasks from educational assignments to workplace duties.