No. 4,530 in Catalan
obligats
"Obligats" in English means "obliged" or "compelled."
In a sentence
Estem obligats a seguir les normes.
We are obliged to follow the rules.
In this sentence, 'obligats' is used as an adjective to describe the state of being required to perform an action, emphasized by external rules or authority.
Ells es van sentir obligats a ajudar-nos.
They felt obliged to help us.
Here, 'obligats' conveys a sense of inner responsibility or moral obligation experienced by the subject, expressing an internal feeling.
Som obligats a prendre una decisió avui.
We are forced to make a decision today.
This usage of 'obligats' implies a compulsion or necessity imposed by circumstances requiring immediate action.
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