Eine Verpflichtung eingehen
Example: Ich möchte keine Verpflichtung eingehen, bevor ich alles verstehe.
Definition
"Eine Verpflichtung eingehen" means to formally accept or agree to a duty, responsibility, or promise, often involving a commitment that one is expected to fulfill in the future, such as in personal, professional, or legal contexts.
Translations
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make a commitment -
contraer un compromiso -
een verplichting aangaan -
assumir un compromís -
prendre un engagement
Etymology
The phrase "eine Verpflichtung eingehen" comes from the German words "Verpflichtung" meaning 'obligation' or 'commitment,' and "eingehen" meaning 'to enter into.' It literally translates to 'enter into an obligation,' reflecting the idea of taking on a responsibility as if stepping into a formal arrangement.
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