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die Testpflicht

mandatory testing, compulsory testing

Für Reisende gilt eine generelle Testpflicht.

There is a general mandatory testing requirement for travellers.

to introduce ((sth.)) The government has introduced mandatory testing.

der Testzwang (forced testing), die Testobliegenheit (testing obligation)

A compound of 'Test' (test) and 'Pflicht' (duty, obligation). 'Pflicht' is related to 'pflegen' (to care for, to perform a duty).

Think of it as the 'duty' or 'obligation' (Pflicht) to take a 'test'. This word often appears in news about regulations.

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