verpflichten (zu)

hat verpflichtet · verpflichtete

to oblige to
to take under contract: (ONLY in sports)

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "verpflichten" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"verpflichten" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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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 'verpflichten (zu)' have?

verpflichten (zu) has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to oblige to, 2. to take under contract.

What is the past tense of 'verpflichten (zu)'?

hat verpflichtet / verpflichtete

What is 'verpflichten (zu)' related to?

The word 'verpflichten (zu)' is related to pflegen and ver-.

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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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verpflichten (zu)

to oblige to

to take under contract