No. 14,014 in Russian
обязательство
"Обязательство" means "obligation" or "commitment" in English.
In a sentence
Её обязательство перед семьёй означало, что она всегда помогала в трудные времена.
Her commitment to her family meant that she always helped in difficult times.
In this sentence, "обязательство" is used to denote a personal commitment or duty toward one's family, highlighting a moral or emotional obligation.
Согласно договору, наша сторона взяла на себя обязательство выполнить проект в срок.
According to the agreement, our side undertook the obligation to complete the project on time.
Here, "обязательство" signifies a formal obligation or duty established by a contract or agreement, emphasizing its legal and formal nature.
Граждане обязаны выполнять обязательства, установленные законом.
Citizens are required to fulfill the obligations established by the law.
In this example, "обязательство" refers to legal responsibilities or duties mandated by legislation, focusing on the individual's responsibilities within a legal framework.
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