die Pflicht
Translation
duty, obligation, responsibility
Examples
Es ist deine Pflicht, zu helfen.
It is your duty to help.
Er hat seine Pflichten erfüllt.
He has fulfilled his duties.
Grammar Patterns
to have a duty ((to do sth.)) It is your duty to tell the truth.
to fulfil one's duty The soldier fulfilled his duty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufgabe, Verantwortung; Antonym: Kür (choice, freestyle)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'phliht' (care, obligation), related to 'pflegen' (to care for).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'plight', which can imply a difficult situation one is bound to, similar to a duty.