Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Pflicht

Translation (Übersetzung) duty, obligation
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈpflɪçt]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine formal noun obligation responsibility
A common noun referring to moral, legal, or social obligations. Often used in formal contexts but also in everyday language.

Pflicht - German Nouns - Pflicht Meaning - Pflicht Translation - Pflicht Nouns Examples

Pflicht is a German Nouns

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Pflicht Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Es ist meine Pflicht, dir zu helfen.
It is my duty to help you.
Moral obligation
Die Pflicht ruft, und ich muss gehen.
Duty calls, and I must go.
Responsibility calling
Er erfüllt seine Pflichten gewissenhaft.
He fulfills his duties conscientiously.
Work or personal responsibilities

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Pflicht Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Pflicht word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Pflicht family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Pflicht related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
verpflichten
Meaning: to oblige, to commit
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich verpflichte mich, pünktlich zu sein.
Verb
noun form (Substantivierung)
Verpflichtung
Meaning: obligation, commitment
Example: Die Verpflichtung ist bindend.
Noun
adjective (Adjektiv)
pflichtbewusst
Meaning: dutiful, conscientious
Example: Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Angestellte.
Adjective

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Pflicht Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Pflicht Collocations (Kollokationen)

Pflicht collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Pflicht word combinations and how to use Pflicht with other words naturally.

seine Pflicht erfüllen
to fulfill one's duty
High frequency
Pflicht und Kür
duty and free choice (lit. duty and freestyle)
Medium frequency
zur Pflicht machen
to make obligatory
Medium frequency
Pflichtbewusstsein
sense of duty
Medium frequency
Pflichtgefühl
feeling of obligation
Medium frequency
Pflichtarbeit
compulsory work/task
Low frequency
Pflichtfach
compulsory subject
Medium frequency
Pflichtteil
compulsory share (inheritance)
Low frequency

Pflicht Idioms (Redewendungen)

Pflicht idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Pflicht with meanings and explanations. Master Pflicht expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist Ehrensache, keine Pflicht.
That's a matter of honor, not duty.
Emphasizes voluntary action rather than obligation.
Pflicht ruft.
Duty calls.
Used when one must attend to responsibilities.
In der Pflicht stehen
to be under obligation
To have a duty or responsibility towards someone.

Pflicht Synonyms (Synonyme)

Pflicht synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Pflicht and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Pflicht similar words and their usage.

Verpflichtung
Meaning: obligation, commitment
High similarity
Aufgabe
Meaning: task, duty
Medium similarity
Verantwortung
Meaning: responsibility
Medium similarity
Schuld
Meaning: debt, guilt
Low similarity
Dienst
Meaning: service, duty
Medium similarity

Pflicht Antonyms (Antonyme)

Pflicht antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Pflicht. Discover Pflicht opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Freiheit
Meaning: freedom
Wahl
Meaning: choice, option
Vergnügen
Meaning: pleasure
Kür
Meaning: freestyle, optional part

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Pflicht Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Pflicht semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Pflicht. Explore Pflicht related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Pflicht contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Moral Gesetz Arbeit Verantwortung Aufgabe Ethik Bürger Beruf

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