die Pflicht

Plural: die Pflichten
Based on: pflegen
Goethe B1 Noun #692 Noun
1.

the duty, the responsibility

(Something you are obliged to do.)
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  • Der alte Magier sagt dem Bauernjungen, dass das Stallsaubermachen zu seinen Pflichten gehört.
  • The old mage tells the farmer's boy that cleaning the stables is part of his duties/obligations.
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The Meanings of “pflegen” and “Pflicht”

A fun look at the meaning and use of "pflegen" and its related words a surprise reveal about an annoying brother that's all about duties.

Vocab: pflegen, die Pflege, die Verpflegung, die Pflicht, verpflichten

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How many meanings does the German word 'Pflicht' have?

Pflicht has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the duty, the responsibility.

What is the gender of 'Pflicht'?

die

What is the plural of 'Pflicht'?

die Pflichten

What is 'Pflicht' related to?

The word 'Pflicht' is related to pflegen.

Where can I learn more about 'Pflicht'?

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The Meanings of “pflegen” and “Pflicht”
A fun look at the meaning and use of "pflegen" and its related words a surprise reveal about an annoying brother that's all about duties.
Vocab: pflegen, die Pflege, die Verpflegung, die Pflicht, verpflichten
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