German Phrase
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Hausaufgaben aufgegeben.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, the teacher gave us homework.” It is a confirmation that the teacher has assigned tasks to be completed outside of class.
When to use
Use this phrase when a classmate asks whether there is homework, or when you want to confirm that the teacher has indeed assigned work. It works in informal school‑yard conversations as well as in a more formal report to a parent or a tutor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,derLehrerhatunsHausaufgabenaufgegeben.
Ja (Yes)
A simple affirmative particle used to confirm or agree with a statement.
der Lehrer (the teacher)
Definite article + masculine noun in nominative case; the subject of the sentence.
hat … aufgegeben (has given out)
Present perfect construction: auxiliary verb 'hat' + past participle 'aufgegeben'. The verb 'aufgeben' means 'to assign' in a school context.
uns (us)
Dative personal pronoun; in this construction it functions as the indirect object (to whom the homework is given).
Hausaufgaben (homework)
Plural noun in accusative case; the direct object of the verb 'aufgeben'.
🗨In Conversation
Haben wir Hausaufgaben für morgen?
Do we have homework for tomorrow?
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Hausaufgaben aufgegeben.
Yes, the teacher gave us homework.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Hausaufgabe aufgegeben.
If you use the singular, you need an article or a quantifier (e.g., "eine Hausaufgabe").
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Hausaufgaben aufgegeben.
The dative pronoun "uns" must come before the accusative object "Hausaufgaben".
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Hausaufgaben aufgegebn.
The past participle of "aufgeben" is "aufgegeben"; spelling it incorrectly changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns Aufgaben gestellt.
Yes, the teacher set us tasks.
Ja, wir haben Hausaufgaben bekommen.
Yes, we got homework.
Ja, der Lehrer hat uns eine Hausaufgabe aufgegeben.
Yes, the teacher gave us a homework assignment.
Cultural Tip
In German schools, "Hausaufgaben" are a routine part of the learning process. The verb "aufgeben" is commonly used by teachers when they assign work, while students often say "Hausaufgaben bekommen" (to receive homework). Remember that "Hausaufgabe" is singular; if you refer to more than one, use the plural "Hausaufgaben".