Obligation
die Verpflichtung
German translations
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German meaning: Eine rechtliche oder moralische Verpflichtung, etwas zu tun oder zu unterlassen. English meaning: obligation Synonym: Verpflichtung German example: Er hatte die Obligation, seine Schulden zurückzuzahlen. / Ich fühle mich in der Obligation, ihm zu helfen. English example: He had the obligation to repay his debts. / I feel an obligation to help him. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Obligation Plural Form: die Obligationen
Word details
- German meaning
- Bezieht sich auf die Pflicht oder das, was sein soll; oft im Zusammenhang mit moralischen oder rechtlichen Verpflichtungen.
- English meaning
- Deontic
- Synonym
- verpflichtend, normativ
- German example
- Die deontische Logik befasst sich mit Normen und Verpflichtungen.
- English example
- Deontic logic deals with norms and obligations.
Related words
- Verpflichtung
obligation
- Arbeitsdienstpflicht
national service obligation
- verpflichtungslos
without obligation
- Verpflichtung
Obligation
- Verbindlichkeit
Obligation, liability
- Rentenmarkt
Bond market
- Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz
Administrative Procedure Act
- Schweigepflicht
Confidentiality is the obligation not to disclose confidential information to third parties.
- Erzwingungshaft
Coercive detention is a prison sentence imposed to force a person to fulfill an obligation, such as testifying in court.
- nachkommen
Fulfill
- losmüssen
To have to leave means needing to depart a place to be on time or fulfill an obligation.
- Rechnung tragen
To take something into account; to fulfill an obligation.
- standesbewusst
Status-conscious means being aware of one's social class and the associated privileges or obligations.
- unbeglichen
Unsettled means that a debt, bill, or obligation has not yet been paid or fulfilled.
- unumgehbar
Inevitable, unavoidable
- Wehrdienst
“Military service” refers to the obligation to serve in an army or military, often for a specific period.
- Ablieferungspflicht
Delivery obligation
- Bundesbürger
German citizen
- Schlüsselgewalt
The power of attorney describes the right and obligation of both spouses to carry out everyday legal transactions on behalf of the family.
- Hinterlegung
Deposit means the act of placing or storing money, securities, or other items with a neutral party to fulfill an obligation or provide security.
- Pflichtgefühl
Sense of duty refers to the inner feeling of having to fulfill a specific task or obligation.
- gesollt
"Gesollt" is the past participle of the modal verb "sollen" and describes an obligation or expectation that was in the past.
- verbriefen
to certify, to document
- ungebunden
Unbound means free, loose, and not tied to rules or obligations.
- kommissiv
Commissives means that an action or statement involves an obligation or promise to do or refrain from doing something specific.
- zahlungsfähig
Able to pay one's debts and financial obligations; solvent.
- Arbeitspflicht
Obligation to work
- einfinden
To arrive means to appear at a specific place at a specific time to attend an event or fulfill an obligation.
- Anleihe
Bond
- Obligo
Obligation
Example sentences with “Obligation”
I have no obligation to do that. (Ich habe keine Verpflichtung, das zu tun.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German for obligation?
'Die Verpflichtung'.