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 task or responsibility that someone must do because of laws, rules, or morals(general)
a.particular duty required by law, contract, or morality
Es ist die Pflicht der Eltern, ihre Kinder zu beschützen.—It is the duty of parents to protect their children.
b.obligation that comes from one's position or role
Zu meinen Pflichten als Lehrer gehört es, die Prüfungen zu korrigieren.—My obligations as a teacher include correcting the exams.
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.
