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 fulfill one's duty The soldier fulfilled his duty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufgabe, Verantwortung; Antonym: Kür (choice, freestyle)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'phliht' (care, obligation), which is related to the verb 'pflegen' (to care for).
Memory Tips
Think of 'pflegen' (to care for). A 'Pflicht' is something you must care for or attend to.