verpflichtend
Translation
obligatory, mandatory, binding, compulsory
Examples
Die Teilnahme ist verpflichtend.
Participation is mandatory.
Er hat einen verpflichtenden Vertrag unterschrieben.
He has signed a binding contract.
Grammar Patterns
to be mandatory/obligatory Participation is verpflichtend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obligatorisch, zwingend; Antonyms: freiwillig (voluntary)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' + 'Pflicht' (duty) + '-end' (present participle ending). It signifies 'making something a duty'.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'Pflicht' (duty) inside. 'Verpflichtend' describes something that is a duty.