ADJECTIVE
verbindlich/fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪç/obligatory; binding; courteous
verbindlich is a German adjective that means obligatory, binding, or courteous. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verbindlicher" and "verbindlichsten".
Definitions
1.obligatory or legally binding(law, agreement)
a.requiring fulfillment by law or rule
Der Vertrag ist verbindlich und muss eingehalten werden.—The contract is binding and must be adhered to.
2.courteous and obliging (in manner)(formal behavior)
a.showing willingness to help; polite
Er hat sehr verbindlich auf meine Anfrage reagiert.—He responded very courteously to my inquiry.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | verbindlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | verbindlicher |
| Superlative | verbindlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verbindlich" mean in English?
- "verbindlich" means obligatory, binding, or courteous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "verbindlich"?
- "verbindlich" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "verbindlich"?
- The comparative of "verbindlich" is "verbindlicher" and the superlative is "verbindlichsten".
- What part of speech is "verbindlich"?
- "verbindlich" is a adjective in German.
