obligatorisch
mandatory; compulsory; obligatory.
English translations
- 01
mandatory
- 02
obligatory
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas, das aufgrund einer Regel oder eines Gesetzes erforderlich ist.
- English meaning
- obligatory
- Synonym
- verpflichtend, zwingend
- German example
- Die Teilnahme an dem Seminar ist obligatorisch.
- English example
- Attendance at the seminar is obligatory.
- Opposite of
- compulsory (mandatory)fakultativ / optional
Related words
- Kriegsdienst
military service
- verbindlich
binding
- Großschreibung
Capitalization refers to the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for sentence beginnings and proper nouns.
- Verdunklung
Blackout refers to the darkening of windows or light sources to prevent light from escaping, often as a protective measure during a war.
- gemusst
Had to
- mandatorisch
"Mandatory" means compulsory, obligatory, or required.
- pflichtschuldig
Duty-bound means that one fulfills their duties or is ready to fulfill them.
- versicherungspflichtig
Subject to compulsory insurance
- Militärdienst
military service
- Pflichtschule
Compulsory school
- zwingend
Imperative
- vorgeschrieben
Mandatory
- pflichtig
Liable
- hausintern
In-house
- Sozialabgaben
Social security contributions are mandatory payments made by employers and employees to finance social insurance systems.
- siebzigtägig
Seventy-day None
Example sentences with “obligatorisch”
Die Teilnahme ist obligatorisch. (Participation is mandatory.)
Frequently asked questions
Can I use 'obligatorisch' instead of 'verpflichtend'?
Yes, they are synonyms, though 'obligatorisch' often sounds slightly more formal or academic.