oblige in German
oblige in German is verpflichten, einen Gefallen tun — oblige means to require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
oblige in German
verpflichten
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
einen Gefallen tun
(transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
What does "oblige" mean?
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verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
"The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month."
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verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.
"She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help."
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oblige in a sentence
- The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month.
- She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help.
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What is "oblige" in German?
"oblige" in German is verpflichten, einen Gefallen tun. oblige means: To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
How do you use "oblige" in a sentence?
Example: "The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month." In German, "oblige" is verpflichten, einen Gefallen tun.
Are there other ways to say "oblige" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "oblige": verpflichten, einen Gefallen tun.
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