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obligation in Swedish

obligation in Swedish is förpliktelse, plikt, skyldighet — obligation means a duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.

obligation in Swedish

förpliktelse
noun
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
plikt
noun
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
skyldighet
noun
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

What does "obligation" mean?

  1. noun A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.
    "Parents have an obligation to care for their children."
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obligation in a sentence

  • Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
  • He fulfilled his contractual obligations before leaving the company.

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What is "obligation" in Swedish?

"obligation" in Swedish is förpliktelse, plikt, skyldighet. obligation means: A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.

How do you use "obligation" in a sentence?

Example: "Parents have an obligation to care for their children." In Swedish, "obligation" is förpliktelse, plikt, skyldighet.

Are there other ways to say "obligation" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "obligation": förpliktelse, plikt, skyldighet.

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