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Verpflichtung

obligation

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dieVerpflichtungf
Meaning of Verpflichtung

something that you must do because of a rule or agreement

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Pronunciation
German/fɛʁˈflɪçtʊŋ/
Russian transcription[ɐbʲɪˈzatʲɪlʲstvə]
obligation
Verpflichtung - obligation
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Verpflichtung with Russian translation

Verpflichtung usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

У меня есть обязательство перед моей семьёй.

Ich habe eine Verpflichtung gegenüber meiner Familie.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Для курса есть чёткое обязательство.

Für den Kurs gibt es eine klare Verpflichtung.

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Verpflichtung belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Verpflichtungобязательство
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

Verpflichtung synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Verpflichtung / Verbindlichkeit / Pflicht / Verbindlichkeiten / Zwang / Schuld

V
🇩🇪German
Verbindlichkeit

Formal and often legal or contractual: an obligation that binds a person or organization and must be fulfilled.

B2Often
P
🇩🇪German
Pflicht

Very common general word for something one has to do; can mean duty, responsibility, or a formal requirement.

B2Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verbindlichkeiten

Plural form, used especially in finance or accounting: liabilities, debts, or obligations of a company.

B2Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zwang

Compulsion or pressure: not a neutral obligation, but something done against one’s will or under force.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schuld

In the context of obligation, it usually means debt or something owed; it can also mean guilt, but that is a different sense.

B2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Auflage

A condition, requirement, or stipulation that must be met; common in official and legal contexts.

B2Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gebot

An injunction, command, or strong requirement; can be religious, moral, or official.

B2Often

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How to pronounce Verpflichtung and what this word means

Verpflichtung means obligation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Verpflichtung

/fɛʁˈflɪçtʊŋ/

Verpflichtung translation

obligation

Verpflichtung examples

У меня есть обязательство перед моей семьёй.

Verpflichtung transcription

/fɛʁˈflɪçtʊŋ/

Questions about this word

Verpflichtung meaning: what does it mean?

etwas, das man wegen einer Regel oder Vereinbarung tun muss

Verpflichtung pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Verpflichtung is pronounced as /fɛʁˈflɪçtʊŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Verpflichtung definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

У меня есть обязательство перед моей семьёй. Translation: Ich habe eine Verpflichtung gegenüber meiner Familie.

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