der Verpflichtete
Translation
obligor, liable party, debtor, covenantor
Examples
Der Verpflichtete muss die Schulden bezahlen.
The obligor must pay the debts.
Grammar Patterns
the person obligated ((to sth.)) The person obligated to pay is the buyer.
Similar Words
Schuldner (debtor), Haftender (liable person)
Etymology
A nominalized form of the verb 'verpflichten' (to obligate), which comes from 'ver-' (prefix) + 'Pflicht' (duty).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has a 'Pflicht' (duty) they are 'ver-' (bound to).