Translation of German word "verpflichten" to English
verpflichten
/fɛʁpˈflɪçtn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
How to use
verpflichten ('to obligate / commit / bind') is a weak verb: verpflichtet, verpflichtete, hat verpflichtet. Often used reflexively: sich verpflichten zu — to commit oneself to / pledge. Verpflichtung — Obligation.
🇬🇧 English
to obligate
Example
Sie verpflichten sich zu einem Vertrag.
They obligate themselves to a contract.
Die Firma verpflichtet sich zu einer Lieferung.
The company obligates itself to a delivery.
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Common phrases
- sich vertraglich verpflichten— to commit oneself contractually
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin verpflichtet/habe mich verpflichtet
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #999 in German
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The German word "verpflichten" is defined as: "To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie."
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The German word "verpflichten" means "to obligate" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie verpflichten sich zu einem Vertrag." (which translates as "They obligate themselves to a contract.").
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