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area of responsibility
The area of activities and responsibilities for which a person or department is responsible in a professional context. It includes all tasks that belong to a particular position or function.
Die Personalverwaltung gehört nicht zu meinem Aufgabengebiet.
Human resources administration is not part of my area of responsibility.
The word is made up of 'Aufgabe' (task) and 'Gebiet' (area). So it literally describes a 'Gebiet' (area) or field made up of certain 'Aufgaben' (tasks).
Können Sie mir mein zukünftiges Aufgabengebiet genauer beschreiben?
Can you describe my future area of responsibility to me in more detail?
'Aufgabengebiet' (area of responsibility) is a typical word from the working world. You often find it in job advertisements, employment contracts, and conversations about professional responsibilities.
In der Stellenanzeige wird ein vielfältiges Aufgabengebiet versprochen.
The job advertisement promises a varied area of responsibility.
Common verbs in connection with 'Aufgabengebiet' (area of responsibility) are 'umfassen' (to include), 'gehören zu' (to belong to), or 'erweitern' (to expand). They describe which activities are part of the work.
Mein Aufgabengebiet umfasst die Betreuung von neuen Kunden.
My area of responsibility includes looking after new customers.
The sentences 'Das gehört zu meinem Aufgabengebiet' (That is part of my area of responsibility) and 'Das fällt nicht in mein Aufgabengebiet' (That does not fall within my area of responsibility) are very common. They allow you to clearly express whether you are responsible for something or not.
Die Organisation der Firmenfeier fällt nicht in mein Aufgabengebiet.
Organizing the company party does not fall within my area of responsibility.
area of responsibility
„Aufgabenbereich“ and „Aufgabengebiet“ can both refer to the activities and responsibilities of a professional position. „Aufgabenbereich“ focuses more on the specific tasks, while „Aufgabengebiet“ highlights the broader field covered by a position. „Aufgabenbereich“ usually fits individual activities, while „Aufgabengebiet“ can also be used for a larger field of activity.
Mein Aufgabengebiet umfasst die gesamte Organisation des Büros.
My area of responsibility covers the entire organization of the office.
Mein Aufgabenbereich umfasst die Planung der täglichen Termine.
Planning the daily appointments is part of my area of responsibility.
