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обязанность

Translation of обязанность

duty

Meaning of обязанность

Russian

то, что человек должен делать по совести или закону

English

something you must do because it is right or the law

duty

Transcription and pronunciation of обязанность

обя́занность

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɐˈbʲazənːəsʲtʲ]
In Latin letters
obyazannost

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  1. It's our duty to help people.

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    Помогать людям — наша обязанность.

  2. It's my duty to tell the truth.

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    Говорить правду — моя обязанность.

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🇷🇺Russian

Moral or civic duty; sounds lofty.

B1common

Advanced: broader words

🇷🇺Russian

A formal promise or legal commitment.

B2less common

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обязанность belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does обязанность mean?

something you must do because it is right or the law

How do you pronounce обязанность?

обязанность is pronounced [ɐˈbʲazənːəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “obyazannost”.

How is обязанность used in a sentence?

It's our duty to help people. Translation: Помогать людям — наша обязанность.

Is обязанность part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, обязанность (duty) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is обязанность part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, обязанность (duty) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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