Die Pflicht
Example: Es ist die Pflicht jedes Bürgers, die Gesetze zu respektieren.
Definition
"Die Pflicht" refers to a moral or legal obligation or duty that a person is expected to fulfill. It often signifies responsibilities that are considered necessary or binding, such as in the example, "Es ist die Pflicht jedes Bürgers, die Gesetze zu respektieren," meaning respecting laws is a citizen’s duty.
Etymology
The German word "die Pflicht" originates from Middle High German "pflicht," which means obligation or duty. It is related to the verb "pflegen," meaning to care or attend to something, reflecting the idea of something that must be cared for or fulfilled. Did you know? The concept of "Pflicht" has played a significant role in German philosophy, especially in Kantian ethics, emphasizing duty and moral law.
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"Die Pflicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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