No. 1,498 in Russian
обязан
"Обязан" means "obliged" or "required."
In a sentence
Я обязан сделать эту работу до пятницы.
I am obligated to complete this work by Friday.
The subject is required to fulfill a duty or commitment.
Каждый гражданин обязан соблюдать законы своей страны.
Every citizen is obligated to abide by the laws of their country.
Expressing a general duty or responsibility applicable to everyone in a given context.
Он всегда чувствует себя обязанным помогать своим друзьям.
He always feels obliged to help his friends.
Reflecting a personal sense of responsibility or moral duty.
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