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/taˈɾea/

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Translation

task, homework

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Word origin

From Arabic tariha ('a thing thrown or assigned, a piece of work'), from the root meaning 'to throw'.

Origin
Arabic
Root
tariha

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltareas

Examples

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I have to finish this task before dinner.

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The maths homework was very long today.

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Each person has their own task in this house.

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The main task is to look after the children.

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This task is hard, but I will do it.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 7: tarea, mirada, socio and 7 more words.