NOUN
Verpflichtung/ˌfɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtʊŋ/obligation; commitment; duty
Verpflichtung is a German noun that means obligation, commitment, or duty. It is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verpflichtungen".
Definitions
1.a duty or responsibility that someone is legally or officially bound to do(legal, official)
a.legally binding requirement
Der Vertrag enthält eine Verpflichtung zur Zahlung.—The contract contains an obligation to pay.
2.a commitment based on personal or social reasons(personal, social)
a.moral or personal commitment
Ich habe die Verpflichtung, meinen Freunden zu helfen.—I have the obligation to help my friends.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verpflichtung | die Verpflichtungen |
| Genitive | der Verpflichtung | der Verpflichtungen |
| Dative | der Verpflichtung | den Verpflichtungen |
| Accusative | die Verpflichtung | die Verpflichtungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verpflichtung" mean in English?
- "Verpflichtung" means obligation, commitment, or duty. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verpflichtung"?
- "Verpflichtung" is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈp͡flɪçtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verpflichtung" der, die, or das?
- "Verpflichtung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Verpflichtung"?
- The plural of "Verpflichtung" is "Verpflichtungen".
- What part of speech is "Verpflichtung"?
- "Verpflichtung" is a noun in German.
