der/die Verpflichtete
Translation
the obligated person, the liable party, the debtor
Examples
Der Verpflichtete muss den Vertrag erfüllen.
The obligated person must fulfill the contract.
Die Rechte der Verpflichteten sind geschützt.
The rights of the obligated parties are protected.
Grammar Patterns
the obligated person + verb The Verpflichtete must pay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schuldner (debtor); Antonyms: der Berechtigte (the entitled person)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of the verb 'verpflichten' (to obligate). It means 'the one who has been obligated'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a person ('der/die') who is 'verpflichtet' (obligated).