Verbindlichkeit
liability
Meaning of Verbindlichkeit
etwas, das eine Person oder Firma bezahlen muss oder wofür sie verantwortlich ist
something a person or company must pay or is responsible for
Pronunciation
Verbindlichkeit with English translation
Verbindlichkeit usage examples
Die Verbindlichkeit muss morgen bezahlt werden.
The liability has to be paid tomorrow.
Für das Unternehmen ist das eine große Verbindlichkeit.
For the company, that's a big liability.
Verbindlichkeit synonyms
What's the difference between Verbindlichkeit, Verpflichtung, Schuld, Haftung, Obligation, Pflicht, and Leistung
A general, formal term for something one is required to do; often used in legal, organizational, or moral contexts.
Usually means debt or blame/guilt; in the sense of liability, it is mainly used for financial debt or outstanding amounts.
Refers to legal responsibility for damage or consequences; very close to liability in legal and insurance contexts.
A loanword in German, mostly used in international business settings; means an obligation but sounds less natural than Verpflichtung.
A duty one must fulfill by law, role, or moral expectation; less financial than liability.
A broad term for being responsible for an action, decision, or result; can include liability, but is usually more general and less legal.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means performance, service, or benefit; as a synonym of liability it is only rarely used and then in a payment/benefit sense.
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Questions about this word
What does Verbindlichkeit mean?
something a person or company must pay or is responsible for
How do you pronounce Verbindlichkeit?
Verbindlichkeit is pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪçkaɪ̯t].
How is Verbindlichkeit used in a sentence?
The liability has to be paid tomorrow. Translation: Die Verbindlichkeit muss morgen bezahlt werden.
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