compulsory in German
compulsory in German is obligatorisch, verpflichtend, gesetzlich — compulsory means required by a rule, law, or authority; mandatory.
compulsory in German
obligatorisch
Required; obligatory; mandatory.
verpflichtend
Required; obligatory; mandatory.
gesetzlich
Required; obligatory; mandatory.
pflichtmäßig
Required; obligatory; mandatory.
verpflichtend
Having the power of compulsion; constraining.
zwangsweise
Having the power of compulsion; constraining.
What does "compulsory" mean?
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adjective Required by a rule, law, or authority; mandatory.
"Some might agree that membership in the firm is perhaps more compulsory than membership in a municipality, but balk at applying the analogy to the nation."
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compulsory in a sentence
- Some might agree that membership in the firm is perhaps more compulsory than membership in a municipality, but balk at applying the analogy to the nation.
- I haven't booked, so I don't have a clue as to whether the service will be busy or not. Supposedly, reservations are compulsory, but I want to find out what would happen if you just turn up.
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What is "compulsory" in German?
"compulsory" in German is obligatorisch, verpflichtend, gesetzlich. compulsory means: Required by a rule, law, or authority; mandatory.
Are there other ways to say "compulsory" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "compulsory": obligatorisch, verpflichtend, gesetzlich, pflichtmäßig, zwangsweise.
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