No. 1,058 in German
verpflichtung
Obligation or commitment.
In a sentence
Ihre Verpflichtung zur Hilfe war bemerkenswert.
Her commitment to help was remarkable.
In this sentence, 'Verpflichtung' refers to a moral or personal duty or commitment that someone has taken upon themselves.
Er hat eine rechtliche Verpflichtung, das Dokument zu unterschreiben.
He has a legal obligation to sign the document.
Here, 'Verpflichtung' indicates a legal obligation or requirement imposed by law or an agreement.
Das Unternehmen erfüllt seine Verpflichtungen gegenüber den Angestellten.
The company fulfills its obligations towards the employees.
In this context, 'Verpflichtung' describes contractual or agreed upon obligations required to be fulfilled by an entity or person.
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