die Pflicht, -en
duty
Etwas, das man tun muss, weil es von Regeln, Gesetzen oder moralischen Gründen verlangt wird.
The German word "Pflicht" is a noun meaning "duty", "obligation", or "responsibility". It refers to something that a person is required or obligated to do.
- Related word explained:
- "Pflicht" itself is a standalone noun; it is not composed of smaller meaningful words in everyday use but comes from Old High German pfliht.
Similar words:
- Verpflichtung (commitment, obligation)
- Aufgabe (task, assignment)
- Anforderung (requirement, demand)
Differences:
- Pflicht highlights a moral or formal duty.
- Verpflichtung emphasizes a formal or legal commitment.
- Aufgabe denotes a task or job without necessarily implying obligation.
- Anforderung focuses on requirements or demands rather than personal or moral obligation.
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Examples
Es ist deine Pflicht, mir zu helfen.noun
It is your duty to help me.
Eine Pflicht muss ernst genommen werden.noun
A duty must be taken seriously.
Arbeit ist eine Pflicht für alle Erwachsenen.noun
Work is a duty for all adults.
Die Pflichten der Schüler sind sehr wichtig.noun
The duties of the students are very important.
Hast du alle deine Pflichten heute erledigt?noun
Have you completed all your duties today?
Nicht jede Pflicht ist leicht zu erfüllen.noun
Not every duty is easy to fulfill.
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