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obligatorisk

mandatory · compulsory

Något som man måste göra och inte kan välja bort.

Definition & meaning

Obligatorisk means mandatory, compulsory, or required. It describes something that must be done or followed, usually because of a rule or regulation.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective:

  • Common gender: obligatorisk
  • Neuter: obligatoriskt
  • Plural and definite form: obligatoriska

The word comes via French from Latin obligare, meaning “to bind or oblige.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonym: tvingande — “binding” or “compulsory”; often emphasizes the force of a rule or requirement.
  • Antonym: frivillig — “voluntary”; done by choice rather than required.

Common phrases & collocations

  • obligatorisk närvaro — mandatory attendance
  • obligatorisk kurs — compulsory course
  • obligatorisk utbildning — mandatory training or education

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Examples

Skolan har en obligatorisk kurs.adjective

The school has a mandatory course.

Idrott är ett obligatoriskt ämne för alla elever.adjective

Physical education is a compulsory subject for all students.

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