Mathehausaufgaben
The English phrase "math homework" is translated into German as Mathehausaufgaben.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Mathe (short for Mathematik) and Hausaufgaben (homework).
How does it change in a sentence?
Mathehausaufgaben is a plural noun that follows standard German plural declension rules. While the plural form is the most common, the singular form Mathehausaufgabe can be used to refer to a single specific assignment.
Did you know?
- The term Hausaufgaben dates back to the 18th century, but there was a significant historical debate in Germany about whether they were psychologically harmful to children.
- If a German student says they are 'doing math', they might say they are rechnen. This word refers specifically to the mechanical process of calculating or arithmetic, which is often the core of Mathehausaufgaben.
- The word Mathe actually shares a root with the concept of 'learning' or 'discipline' in many Indo-European linguistic histories, though it is specifically derived from the Greek 'mathema'.
Examples in context
- Mein Teddy hat mir bei den Mathehausaufgaben geholfen.My teddy bear helped me with my math homework.This sentence shows how someone might receive help with their Mathehausaufgaben.Tatoeba #10458199 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10457590 by DJ_Saidez
- Tom scheint immer sehr viele Mathehausaufgaben zu haben.Tom always seems to have a lot of math homework.This sentence describes someone who seems to have many Mathehausaufgaben.Tatoeba #13458611 by Vortarulo, translation #6236638 by CK
- Die Mathehausaufgaben waren leichter, als ich erwartet hatte.The math homework was easier than I had expected.This sentence notes that the Mathehausaufgaben were easier than expected.Tatoeba #640574 by Manfredo, translation #271004 by CK
- Ich habe noch einige Mathematikaufgaben zu erledigen.I still have some math homework to do.
- Die Mathematik-Hausaufgaben sollen bis morgen erledigt sein.The math homework should be completed by tomorrow.
- Hast du deine Matheaufgaben gemacht?Did you do your math homework?
- Könnten Sie mir bei meinen Mathematik-Hausaufgaben helfen?Could you help me with my math homework?
- Hey, hast du deine Matheaufgaben schon gemacht?Hey, have you already done your math homework?
- Morgen müssen wir unsere Hausis abgeben, einschließlich Mathe.Tomorrow, we have to hand in our homework, including math.
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Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- LauraHast du die Mathehausaufgaben schon fertig?Have you finished the math homework already?
- JulianNein, die Mathehausaufgaben sind viel zu schwer.No, the math homework is much too difficult.
- LauraSoll ich dir dabei helfen, Julian?Should I help you with it, Julian?
- JulianDas wäre echt super, danke Laura!That would be really great, thanks Laura!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
