die Verpflichtung
Translation
obligation, commitment, duty, liability
Examples
Er hat viele finanzielle Verpflichtungen.
He has many financial obligations.
Ich habe die Verpflichtung, dir zu helfen.
I have an obligation to help you.
Sie ist ihren Verpflichtungen nachgekommen.
She has fulfilled her obligations.
Grammar Patterns
the obligation ((to do sth.)) the obligation to do sth. I feel the obligation to help.
to enter into ((an obligation)) to enter into an obligation He has entered into a new obligation.
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Etymology
Derived from 'Pflicht' (duty), with the prefix 'ver-' and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'the act of making something a duty'.
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'Pflicht' (duty) inside. The 'ver-' prefix often strengthens or formalizes a concept, turning a simple duty into a formal obligation or commitment.