úkol

Úkol is a Czech noun meaning a task or assignment to be performed. It can refer to a piece of work someone is responsible for, a duty within a job or role, or a specific assignment given in education or work. Common phrases include domácí úkol for homework and pracovní úkol for a work-related task.

In education, úkol denotes homework or classroom assignments that students complete to demonstrate understanding or practice skills. The term is used for tasks of varying length and complexity, often tied to a lesson, chapter, or project. Teachers may assign úkoly to assess progress or to prepare students for tests.

In professional and project contexts, an úkol refers to an individual task within a broader initiative. Such tasks are typically organized on lists or in project plans, with assignments and deadlines that help coordinate team work and track progress.

Grammatical notes: úkol is a masculine inanimate noun. The plural form is úkoly. Verbs commonly connected with úkol include plnit úkol (to fulfill a task), zadat úkol (to assign a task), and splnit úkol (to complete a task).

See also: zadání, domácí úkol, pracovně/úkolové řízení.