German Phrase
Ja, ich hab Hausaufgaben in Geschichte.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have homework for their history class. The use of "hab" makes the sentence sound casual and conversational.
When to use
Use this sentence when a friend or classmate asks if you have any assignments, especially in informal settings like a school hallway or a chat group.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,ichhabHausaufgabeninGeschichte.
Ja (yes)
A simple affirmative particle, used to confirm or agree.
ich hab (ich habe)
Colloquial contraction of "ich habe"; acceptable in spoken German but avoided in formal writing.
Hausaufgaben (plural)
"Hausaufgaben" is a plural noun meaning "homework"; it never takes a singular form.
in Geschichte
The preposition "in" with a subject area takes no article; it indicates the field of study.
Verb placement
In main clauses, the finite verb (hab) occupies the second position (V2 word order).
🗨In Conversation
Hast du heute noch etwas zu erledigen?
Do you still have anything to do today?
Ja, ich hab Hausaufgaben in Geschichte.
Yes, I have homework in history.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, ich hab Hausaufgaben in Geschichte.
In formal contexts you should use "habe" instead of the colloquial "hab".
Ja, ich hab Hausaufgaben in der Geschichte.
When talking about a subject area you omit the article; "in der Geschichte" would mean "in the history (of something)".
Ja, ich hab Hausaufgabe in Geschichte.
"Hausaufgabe" is singular; homework is always plural in German.
↔Alternatives
Ja, ich habe Hausaufgaben in Geschichte.
Yes, I have homework in history.
Ja, ich muss Geschichte-Hausaufgaben machen.
Yes, I have to do history homework.
Ja, ich habe Aufgaben für den Geschichtsunterricht.
Yes, I have assignments for the history lesson.
Cultural Tip
In German schools, "Hausaufgaben" are a regular part of daily study. While "hab" is perfectly fine among peers, teachers and formal emails expect the full form "habe". Also, German students often specify the subject without an article (e.g., "in Mathe", "in Englisch").