duty in Dutch
duty in Dutch is plicht, taks, van dienst — duty means something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
duty in Dutch
plicht
(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
taks
(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
van dienst
(engineering) The efficiency of an engine in work done per unit of fuel; particularly, the number of pounds of water which a steam pumping engine can raise one foot by burning one bushel or hundredweight of coal.
What does "duty" mean?
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noun Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
"It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally."
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noun A tax charged on goods, especially imports.
"They had to pay duty on the wine brought back from France."
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noun The period during which someone is actively working or on call.
"The guard was on duty all night."
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duty in a sentence
- It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally.
- He felt it was his duty to report the accident.
- They had to pay duty on the wine brought back from France.
- The guard was on duty all night.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "duty" in Dutch?
"duty" in Dutch is plicht, taks, van dienst. duty means: Something a person is morally or legally obligated to do.
How do you use "duty" in a sentence?
Example: "It's a nurse's duty to care for every patient equally." In Dutch, "duty" is plicht, taks, van dienst.
Are there other ways to say "duty" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "duty": plicht, taks, van dienst.
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