Die Pflicht
Example: Es ist unsere Pflicht, die Umwelt zu schützen.
Definition
"Die Pflicht" refers to a moral or legal obligation to perform certain actions or duties. It implies a responsibility one must fulfill, often seen in contexts like personal, social, or professional commitments, such as in the phrase: 'Es ist unsere Pflicht, die Umwelt zu schützen.'
Etymology
The word "die Pflicht" comes from the Middle High German term 'pflichte,' meaning obligation or debt. It is related to the verb 'pflegen,' which means to care for or attend to. Did you know? The concept of duty in 'die Pflicht' has been central in German philosophy, especially in Kantian ethics.
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"Die Pflicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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