adjective
wehrpflichtig
liable for military service · conscript
The German word "wehrpflichtig" is an adjective. It is made up of two parts:
- Wehr: defense (military defense)
- pflichtig: obliged or subject to a duty (from the noun "Pflicht" meaning duty or obligation)
"wehrpflichtig" means "liable for military service" or "subject to conscription"—someone who is required by law to serve in the armed forces.
Similar words:
- dienstpflichtig (liable for service, can be military or civil)
- militärpflichtig (liable for military duty)
Difference:
- "wehrpflichtig" specifically refers to compulsory military service.
- "dienstpflichtig" is broader and may include other types of service obligations beyond the military.
- "militärpflichtig" is similar but used less commonly in everyday language.
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Examples
Er ist wehrpflichtig und muss seinen Dienst antreten.adjective
He is liable for military service and has to report for duty.
Alle wehrpflichtigen Männer mussten sich gestern im Amt melden.adjective
All conscripted men had to report to the office yesterday.
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