NOUN
Pflicht/p͡flɪçt/duty; obligation; responsibility
Pflicht is a German noun that means duty, obligation, or responsibility. It is pronounced /p͡flɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Pflichten".
Definitions
1.a duty or something that must be done, usually for moral, legal, or societal reasons(general)
a.moral or personal duty
Es ist meine Pflicht, meinen Eltern zu helfen.—It is my duty to help my parents.
b.official or professional obligation
Die Soldaten erfüllten ihre Pflicht.—The soldiers fulfilled their obligations.
2.a required course or subject(school/university)
a.core or compulsory subject
Mathematik ist in der Schule eine Pflicht.—Mathematics is compulsory at school.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Pflicht | die Pflichten |
| Genitive | der Pflicht | der Pflichten |
| Dative | der Pflicht | den Pflichten |
| Accusative | die Pflicht | die Pflichten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pflicht" mean in English?
- "Pflicht" means duty, obligation, or responsibility. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pflicht"?
- "Pflicht" is pronounced /p͡flɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pflicht" der, die, or das?
- "Pflicht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Pflicht"?
- The plural of "Pflicht" is "Pflichten".
- What part of speech is "Pflicht"?
- "Pflicht" is a noun in German.
