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mandatory in German

mandatory in German is obligatorisch, vorgeschrieben, zwingend notwendig — mandatory means required by law, rule, or authority; compulsory.

mandatory in German

obligatorisch
adj
obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
vorgeschrieben
adj
obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
zwingend notwendig
adj
obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

What does "mandatory" mean?

  1. adj Required by law, rule, or authority; compulsory.
    "This kind of immediate control structure we take to be characteristic of the tribe, and it leads to a rather rigid type of system in which 'every action not mandatory is forbidden'."
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mandatory in a sentence

  • This kind of immediate control structure we take to be characteristic of the tribe, and it leads to a rather rigid type of system in which 'every action not mandatory is forbidden'.
  • Safety training is mandatory before anyone can use the workshop machines.

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What is "mandatory" in German?
"mandatory" in German is obligatorisch, vorgeschrieben, zwingend notwendig. mandatory means: Required by law, rule, or authority; compulsory.
How do you use "mandatory" in a sentence?
Example: "Safety training is mandatory before anyone can use the workshop machines." In German, "mandatory" is obligatorisch, vorgeschrieben, zwingend notwendig.
Are there other ways to say "mandatory" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "mandatory": obligatorisch, vorgeschrieben, zwingend notwendig.
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