No. 903 in Slovak
povinnosť
The Slovak word "povinnosť" means "duty" or "obligation" in English.
In a sentence
Mojou povinnosťou je ráno vyniesť odpadky.
It is my duty to take out the trash in the morning.
Here, 'povinnosť' refers to a responsibility or obligation that one is expected to fulfill, often within a household or workplace setting.
Deti by si mali plniť svoje povinnosti v škole.
Children should fulfill their responsibilities in school.
In this sentence, 'povinnosť' is used in the plural form 'povinnosti' to mean tasks or duties children are expected to perform, particularly in an educational context.
Máme legislatívnu povinnosť platiť dane.
We have a legal obligation to pay taxes.
Here, 'povinnosť' denotes a mandatory requirement imposed by law or regulation.
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