обязанность
Translation of обязанность
duty
Meaning of обязанность
то, что человек должен делать по совести или закону
something you must do because it is right or the law

Transcription and pronunciation of обязанность
обя́занность
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɐˈbʲazənːəsʲtʲ]
- In Latin letters
- obyazannost
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It's our duty to help people.
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Помогать людям — наша обязанность.
It's my duty to tell the truth.
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Говорить правду — моя обязанность.
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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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