Translation of Czech word "povinnost" to English
povinnost
/povɪnɲost/
How to use
Feminine noun ending in a consonant, declines like 'kost'. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
obligation
Example
Nemám k tomu žádnou zákonnou povinnost.
I have no legal obligation to do so.
Máme morální povinnost pomáhat starším lidem.
We have a moral obligation to help the elderly.
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- splnit povinnost— fulfill a duty
- Nemám k tomu žádnou zákonnou povinnost.— I have no legal obligation to do so.
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What does the Czech word "povinnost" mean?▼
The Czech word "povinnost" means "obligation" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nemám k tomu žádnou zákonnou povinnost." (which translates as "I have no legal obligation to do so.").
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