verpflichten
obliges · obligate · commit · commit oneself
Es bedeutet, dass jemand etwas tun muss, weil es eine Regel, ein Gesetz oder ein Versprechen gibt.
The German word "verpflichten" is a verb meaning "to obligate" or "to commit".
- It derives from "pflichten", which means "to be obliged/duty-bound" (related to "Pflicht" = duty).
- The prefix "ver-" often indicates a change or transfer of state.
Similar words:
- binden (to bind, to tie)
- verbindlich machen (to make binding)
- zwingen (to force)
Difference:
- verpflichten carries a formal/legal sense of obligation or commitment, often voluntary (e.g., signing a contract).
- binden is more general, less formal.
- zwingen implies coercion or force, which is stronger than "verpflichten".
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Examples
Die Schule verpflichtet ihre Schüler zur Teilnahme am Sportunterricht.verb
The school obliges its students to participate in physical education.
Die Regierung verpflichtet die Unternehmen, ihre Mitarbeiter zu schützen.verb
The government obligates the companies to protect their employees.
Ich verpflichte mich, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.verb
I commit myself to exercising regularly.
Er verpflichtet sich zu sorgfältiger Arbeit.verb
He commits himself to careful work.
Sie verpflichten sich zu regelmäßigem Training.verb
They commit themselves to regular training.
Er verpflichtet sich zu regelmäßigem Training.verb
He commits himself to regular training.
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