die Verpflichtungen
Translation
obligations, commitments, liabilities, duties
Examples
Ich habe heute viele Verpflichtungen.
I have many commitments today.
Er kommt seinen Verpflichtungen immer nach.
He always fulfills his obligations.
Das Unternehmen hat finanzielle Verpflichtungen.
The company has financial liabilities.
Grammar Patterns
to meet one's obligations He meets his obligations.
to have an obligation ((towards sb.)) He has an obligation towards his family.
Similar Words
Pflichten (duties), Aufgaben (tasks), Zusagen (commitments)
Etymology
From the verb 'verpflichten'. 'ver-' (prefix) + 'Pflicht' (duty) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of having many 'Pflichten' (duties) that you are bound ('ver-') to fulfill.