This is the 2146th most frequent German word.
auftrag
"Auftrag" means "order," "assignment," or "commission" in English.
In this sentence, 'Auftrag' is used to signify a task or duty given to someone.
Ich habe den Auftrag, diese Berichte zu prüfen.
I have the assignment to review these reports.
Here, 'Auftrag' refers to a customer's order or commission given to a service provider or company.
Der Auftrag wurde gestern erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The order was successfully completed yesterday.
In this context, 'Auftrag' represents a job or engagement one agrees to perform or manage.