Translation of German word "Pflicht" to English
diePflicht
/ˈfliçt/
Meaning
NounThat which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
How to use
The feminine noun Pflicht ('duty / obligation / chore') declines regularly (plural Pflichten). The related adjective is pflichtbewusst (dutiful / conscientious).
🇬🇧 English
duty
Example
Die Pflicht ist ein Verpflichtung.
The duty is an obligation.
Ich habe die Pflicht, mich um meine Familie zu kümmern.
I have the duty to take care of my family.
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Common phrases
- seine Pflicht erfüllen— to do / fulfill one's duty
- Schulpflicht— compulsory education (related compound)
- moralische Pflicht— moral duty
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What is the definition of the German word "die Pflicht"?▼
The German word "die Pflicht" is defined as: "That which one is morally or legally obligated to do."
What does the German word "die Pflicht" mean?▼
The German word "die Pflicht" means "duty" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Pflicht ist ein Verpflichtung." (which translates as "The duty is an obligation.").
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