obligation

• Substantiv, das eine Pflicht, Schuld oder ein moralisches bzw. rechtliches Erfordernis bezeichnet, etwas zu tun.

A noun referring to a duty, commitment, or moral or legal requirement to do something.

1. Moral or legal dutyB1formal

   A duty or commitment that one is bound to fulfill, either by law, morality, or social convention.

   Pflicht

   • Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
   • The contract imposes a legal obligation on both parties.
   • He felt a moral obligation to help his friend.

   Synonymeburdenchargecommitmentdutyliabilityonusrequirementresponsibility

   Antonymechoicediscretionoptionprivilegeright

2. Financial responsibilityB2formal

   A financial commitment or debt that must be repaid.

   Finanzielle Verpflichtung

   • The company has an obligation to pay its employees on time.
   • She fulfilled her financial obligation by paying off the loan.
   • The mortgage is a long-term obligation for the homeowner.

   Synonymecommitmentdebtdueencumbranceliability

   Antonymeassetcreditreceivable

3. Social expectationB1informal

   Something that is expected of someone due to social norms or relationships.

   Soziale Verpflichtung

   • There is a social obligation to attend family gatherings.
   • He felt an obligation to return the favor.
   • Inviting them was more of an obligation than a pleasure.

   Synonymecommitmentdutyresponsibility

   Antonymechoicefreedomoptionright