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German Phrase

Ich priorisiere Aufgaben gut.

/ɪç pʁioʁiˈzeːʁə ˈaʊ̯fɡaːbn̩ ɡuːt/
Meaning"I prioritize tasks well."
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Meaning

The sentence means “I prioritize tasks well.” It states that the speaker is good at deciding which tasks are most important and handling them in the right order.

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When to use

Use this phrase when talking about your work style, project management, or study habits. It’s common in meetings, performance reviews, or casual conversations about productivity.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchpriorisiereAufgabengut

1

Personal Pronoun

Ich is the 1st‑person singular pronoun meaning “I”. It is always capitalised in German.

2

Verb Conjugation

Priorisieren is a regular weak verb. In the present tense, the 1st‑person singular ends in –e: ich priorisiere.

3

Accusative Object

Aufgaben is the plural of Aufgabe and stands in the accusative case as the direct object of priorisieren.

4

Adverb Position

Gut is an adverb that modifies the verb and normally follows the object in a neutral sentence: … Aufgaben gut.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie gehst du mit deiner To‑Do‑Liste um?

How do you handle your to‑do list?

Ich priorisiere Aufgaben gut.

I prioritize tasks well.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Gut priorisiere ich Aufgaben.

    Word order sounds poetic but is unnatural in everyday speech; keep the normal S‑V‑O‑Adverb order.

  • Ich priorisiere gut Aufgaben.

    Placing the adverb before the object can be confusing; the adverb should follow the object.

  • Ich priorisiere die Aufgaben gut.

    Adding "die" is possible, but it changes the nuance to a specific set of tasks; the original sentence is more general.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich setze Prioritäten bei Aufgaben gut.

    I set priorities for tasks well.

  • Ich ordne meine Aufgaben nach Wichtigkeit.

    I order my tasks by importance.

  • Ich habe ein gutes Gespür für die Reihenfolge der Aufgaben.

    I have a good sense for the order of tasks.

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Cultural Tip

In German-speaking workplaces efficiency and clear structure are highly valued. Saying you "priorisiere Aufgaben gut" signals reliability and a systematic approach. However, avoid sounding overly boastful; you can soften it with "Ich versuche, Aufgaben gut zu priorisieren" if you want to be modest.