die Schweigepflicht

Plural: die Schweigepflichten
Based on: Pflicht, schweigen
Noun
1.

duty to remain silent

(Think of what a lawyer or doctor has. They are have to keep their client's information secret.)

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

Schweigepflicht has 1 distinct meaning: 1. duty to remain silent.

What is the gender of 'Schweigepflicht'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schweigepflicht'?

die Schweigepflichten

What is 'Schweigepflicht' related to?

The word 'Schweigepflicht' is related to Pflicht and schweigen.

Where can I learn more about 'Schweigepflicht'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.