De plicht
Example: Iedereen heeft de plicht om respectvol met anderen om te gaan.
Definition
"De plicht" refers to a moral or legal obligation that a person is expected to fulfill. It involves responsibilities or duties that one must carry out, such as in the example where everyone has the obligation to treat others with respect.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de plicht" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'plicht,' which is related to the German 'Pflicht,' meaning duty or obligation. This word ultimately derives from a root implying binding or being compelled, reflecting the nature of duties one must fulfill.
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"De plicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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