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.something a person is required to do; obligation, duty(law; general)
a.legal or moral requirement to act
Er hat seine Verpflichtungen gegenüber dem Unternehmen erfüllt.—He has fulfilled his obligations to the company.
2.a promise or commitment, often long-term(personal; responsibility)
a.undertaking to do something
Sie hat viele Verpflichtungen in ihrem Ehrenamt übernommen.—She has taken on many commitments in her voluntary position.
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.
