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Translation of Slovak word "povinnosť" to English

povinnosť

/pɔvinnɔsc/

Meaning

Noun

A duty or commitment to which one is bound.

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🇬🇧 English

obligation

Example sentence

Nemám žiadnu právnu povinnosť to urobiť.

I have no legal obligation to do so.

Máme morálnu povinnosť pomáhať starším ľuďom.

We have a moral obligation to help the elderly.

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What does the Slovak word "povinnosť" mean?

The Slovak word "povinnosť" means "obligation" in English.

How do you pronounce the Slovak word "povinnosť"?

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Can I see an example sentence with "povinnosť"?

Yes, here is a practical example: "Nemám žiadnu právnu povinnosť to urobiť." (which translates as "I have no legal obligation to do so.").

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