El deure
Example: És important complir amb el deure de respectar les normes.
Definition
"El deure" refers to the moral or legal obligation to perform certain actions or duties. It implies a responsibility that one is expected to fulfill, such as respecting rules or meeting societal expectations, as in the phrase 'És important complir amb el deure de respectar les normes.'
Etymology
The phrase "el deure" comes from the Catalan noun 'deure,' which traces back to the Latin word 'debere,' meaning 'to owe' or 'be obliged.' Did you know? This root also gave rise to English words like 'debt' and 'due,' highlighting the connection between duty and obligation.
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"El deure" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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