Verpflichtung
obligation
Meaning of Verpflichtung
etwas, das man wegen einer Regel oder Vereinbarung tun muss
something that you must do because of a rule or agreement
Pronunciation
Verpflichtung with English translation
Verpflichtung usage examples
Ich habe eine Verpflichtung gegenüber meiner Familie.
I have an obligation to my family.
Für den Kurs gibt es eine klare Verpflichtung.
There is a clear obligation for the course.
Verpflichtung synonyms
What's the difference between Verpflichtung, Verbindlichkeit, Pflicht, Schuld, Auflage, Gebot, and Zwang
Formal and often legal or contractual: an obligation that binds a person or organization and must be fulfilled.
Very common general word for something one has to do; can mean duty, responsibility, or a formal requirement.
In the context of obligation, it usually means debt or something owed; it can also mean guilt, but that is a different sense.
A condition, requirement, or stipulation that must be met; common in official and legal contexts.
An injunction, command, or strong requirement; can be religious, moral, or official.
Advanced: broader words
Compulsion or pressure: not a neutral obligation, but something done against one’s will or under force.
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Questions about this word
What does Verpflichtung mean?
something that you must do because of a rule or agreement
How do you pronounce Verpflichtung?
Verpflichtung is pronounced [fɛʁˈflɪçtʊŋ].
How is Verpflichtung used in a sentence?
I have an obligation to my family. Translation: Ich habe eine Verpflichtung gegenüber meiner Familie.
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