No. 15,357 in German
verbindliche
"Verbindliche" means "binding" or "obligatory" in English.
In a sentence
Die verbindlichen Regeln helfen uns, im Team erfolgreich zu arbeiten.
The binding rules help us work successfully as a team.
Here, 'verbindlichen' describes 'Regeln' (rules) as mandatory or obligatory to follow.
Seine verbindliche Zusage hat das Projekt vorangebracht.
His binding commitment advanced the project.
In this sentence, 'verbindliche' qualifies 'Zusage' (commitment) as a firm and definite promise.
Ich schätze ihre verbindliche Art, die immer klare Antworten gibt.
I appreciate her obliging manner that always provides clear answers.
The word 'verbindliche' here is used to describe a 'Art' (manner), indicating a cooperative and forthcoming disposition.
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