area of responsibility
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area of responsibility
The total set of tasks, activities, and responsibilities that belong to a particular position, function, or role.
Die Betreuung der neuen Auszubildenden gehört ab sofort zu Ihrem Aufgabenbereich.
Looking after the new trainees is now part of your area of responsibility.
This word is made up of 'Aufgaben' (plural of 'die Aufgabe', task) and 'der Bereich' (area). So it literally describes the 'area of tasks' that belongs to a person or position.
Bitte klären Sie, ob diese Tätigkeit in Ihren Aufgabenbereich fällt.
Please clarify whether this activity falls within your area of responsibility.
'Aufgabenbereich' (area of responsibility) is a key word in the working world. You often find it in job advertisements, employment contracts, and discussions about responsibilities at work.
In der Stellenanzeige ist der Aufgabenbereich genau beschrieben.
The area of responsibility is described precisely in the job advertisement.
The word is very often used with the verbs 'gehören zu' (to belong to) or 'fallen in' (to fall within) to express responsibility. The structure is often: 'Etwas gehört zum/fällt in den Aufgabenbereich von jemandem' (Something belongs to / falls within someone's area of responsibility).
Die Organisation der Firmenfeier fällt nicht in meinen Aufgabenbereich.
Organizing the company party does not fall within my area of responsibility.
responsibility / jurisdiction
'die Zuständigkeit' and 'der Aufgabenbereich' both describe what someone is responsible for in a role or position. 'Zuständigkeit' sounds more official: it is about who is responsible for something or allowed to make a decision. 'Aufgabenbereich' describes more practically which tasks belong to a position. The words can be confused because responsibility and tasks often overlap. When it is about rules, authorities, or clear responsibility, 'Zuständigkeit' fits better. When describing a person's daily work or tasks, 'Aufgabenbereich' sounds more natural.
Seit Januar gehört die Betreuung neuer Kunden zu meinem Aufgabenbereich.
Since January, looking after new customers has been part of my area of responsibility.
Im Büro liegt die Zuständigkeit für Beschwerden bei Frau Becker.
In the office, responsibility for complaints lies with Ms. Becker.