A2 Collocation Neutral 2 Min. Lesezeit

easy task

مهمة سهلة

Use `easy task` to describe simple work you can finish quickly and with high confidence.

In 15 Sekunden

  • A job or activity that is simple and requires little effort.
  • Used to show confidence or reassure others about a workload.
  • Common in both professional offices and casual daily conversations.

Bedeutung

An 'easy task' is a job or activity that requires very little effort or skill to finish. It is something you can do quickly without feeling stressed or tired.

Wichtige Beispiele

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1

Helping a friend with technology

Setting up your new phone is an easy task for me.

Setting up your new phone is an easy task for me.

🤝
2

In a business meeting

Updating the weekly report is an easy task that takes ten minutes.

Updating the weekly report is an easy task that takes ten minutes.

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3

Texting a roommate

Can you take out the trash? It's an easy task!

Can you take out the trash? It's an easy task!

😊
🌍

Kultureller Hintergrund

The phrase reflects the Western 'can-do' attitude and the desire for efficiency in the workplace. While it is a standard English collocation, it is often replaced by idioms like 'piece of cake' in very casual settings. In professional environments, using this phrase demonstrates confidence and reliability.

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Boost your confidence

Saying 'This is an easy task' before you start can actually help you feel more relaxed and perform better.

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Watch your tone

Be careful not to sound arrogant. If you say a difficult job is an 'easy task', others might think you are showing off.

In 15 Sekunden

  • A job or activity that is simple and requires little effort.
  • Used to show confidence or reassure others about a workload.
  • Common in both professional offices and casual daily conversations.

What It Means

An easy task is exactly what it sounds like. It is a piece of work that doesn't make you sweat. Think of it as something you could do with one hand tied behind your back. It is simple, straightforward, and clear. You don't need a genius brain to solve it. It just happens smoothly.

How To Use It

You can use this phrase as a noun in your sentences. Usually, you put an adjective before it or use it after the verb to be. You might say, "This is an easy task for me." It sounds natural and clear. You can also use it to describe a goal. If you are confident, this is your go-to phrase. It shows you have the situation under control.

When To Use It

Use it when you want to reassure someone. If your boss looks worried, tell them it is an easy task. It works great in a professional setting to show confidence. Use it with friends when they ask for a small favor. "Moving this chair is an easy task!" It makes you sound helpful and capable. It is perfect for daily life and work emails.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it if the job is actually very hard. You will look arrogant or silly if you fail. Avoid it if someone is struggling with that same job. Saying it is an easy task might hurt their feelings. It can sound like you are showing off. Also, don't use it for complex emotional problems. Fixing a broken heart is never an easy task!

Cultural Background

In English-speaking cultures, people value efficiency. We love things that are simple and fast. Calling something an easy task is a way of saying "don't worry." It is a very common collocation in business English. It helps build a 'can-do' attitude in the workplace. It has been used for centuries to categorize work levels.

Common Variations

You might hear people say simple task or easy job. If it is extremely easy, they might say it is a piece of cake. Some people say it is a breeze. These all mean the same thing. However, easy task remains the most standard and professional version. It is the safe choice for any situation.

Nutzungshinweise

The phrase is neutral and fits almost any context. Be mindful of your audience; in high-stakes environments, calling a project an 'easy task' might be seen as oversimplifying complex work.

💡

Boost your confidence

Saying 'This is an easy task' before you start can actually help you feel more relaxed and perform better.

⚠️

Watch your tone

Be careful not to sound arrogant. If you say a difficult job is an 'easy task', others might think you are showing off.

💬

The 'Piece of Cake' Secret

While 'easy task' is great, native speakers often use 'piece of cake' when they are being extra friendly or casual.

Beispiele

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#1 Helping a friend with technology
🤝

Setting up your new phone is an easy task for me.

Setting up your new phone is an easy task for me.

Shows the speaker is tech-savvy and willing to help.

#2 In a business meeting
💼

Updating the weekly report is an easy task that takes ten minutes.

Updating the weekly report is an easy task that takes ten minutes.

Used to minimize the perceived difficulty of a work requirement.

#3 Texting a roommate
😊

Can you take out the trash? It's an easy task!

Can you take out the trash? It's an easy task!

A gentle way to ask for a favor without sounding demanding.

#4 A humorous moment with a pet
😄

Training my dog to sit was not an easy task, believe me.

Training my dog to sit was not an easy task, believe me.

Using the negative to emphasize that something was actually hard.

#5 Encouraging a child
💭

Don't worry, tying your shoes will be an easy task soon.

Don't worry, tying your shoes will be an easy task soon.

Used to build confidence in someone learning a new skill.

#6 Formal project proposal
👔

The initial data entry is an easy task for our junior team.

The initial data entry is an easy task for our junior team.

Defines the scope of work in a formal document.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase.

Cleaning the kitchen after breakfast is usually an ___ task.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: easy

We use the adjective 'easy' to describe the noun 'task'.

Complete the sentence to show confidence.

Don't worry about the email; it is an easy ___.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: task

'Easy task' is a common collocation used to describe a specific unit of work.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality of 'Easy Task'

Informal

Using idioms like 'piece of cake'.

This is a piece of cake!

Neutral

The standard phrase 'easy task'.

It is an easy task.

Formal

Describing a process as 'uncomplicated'.

The procedure is uncomplicated.

When to say 'Easy Task'

Easy Task
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At the Office

Filing these papers is an easy task.

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At Home

Watering the plants is an easy task.

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At School

The first math problem was an easy task.

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With Friends

Finding the restaurant is an easy task.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it is perfectly acceptable. For example, Completing the form is an easy task.

They are very similar, but task sounds slightly more specific to a single action.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use the adjective easy to describe the noun.

The most common opposite is a difficult task or a challenging task.

Yes, it shows you are capable. Just make sure the task actually is easy!

No, it is neutral and standard English. It is safe for all environments.

No, you cannot call a person an easy task. It only refers to activities or jobs.

Yes, but piece of cake is an idiom and much more informal than easy task.

You can add 'very' or 'extremely'. For example, This is a very easy task.

Yes. You can say, That was an easy task.

Verwandte Redewendungen

Piece of cake

Something very easy to do (idiom).

A breeze

Something that is very quick and easy.

Child's play

Something so easy a child could do it.

Walk in the park

An easy and pleasant experience.

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