VERB
verpflichten/fɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtn̩/to oblige; to commit; to bind (legally or morally)
verpflichten is a German verb that means to oblige, to commit, or to bind (legally or morally). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verpflichtete" and the past participle is "verpflichtet".
Definitions
1.to oblige someone; to put (someone) under obligation(legal/moral responsibility)
a.to require or force someone by law, contract, or duty
Der Vertrag verpflichtet die Firma zur Lieferung der Ware.—The contract obliges the company to deliver the goods.
2.to commit oneself (often reflexive)(voluntary commitment)
a.to make a promise or take on responsibility by oneself
Sie hat sich verpflichtet, jeden Monat zu spenden.—She has committed herself to donating every month.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verpflichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verpflichte |
| Present (du) | verpflichtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verpflichtet |
| Preterite (ich) | verpflichtete |
| Participle II | verpflichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verpflichtete |
| Imperative (singular) | verpflichte |
| Imperative (plural) | verpflichtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verpflichten" mean in English?
- "verpflichten" means to oblige, to commit, or to bind (legally or morally). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verpflichten"?
- "verpflichten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verpflichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verpflichten" is "verpflichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verpflichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verpflichten" becomes "verpflichtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verpflichten"?
- "verpflichten" is a verb in German.
