ADJECTIVE

obligatorisch/ɔbliɡaˈtoːʁɪʃ/mandatory; compulsory; obligatory

obligatorisch is a German adjective that means mandatory, compulsory, or obligatory. It is pronounced /ɔbliɡaˈtoːʁɪʃ/.

Definitions

1.required by rule, law, or custom; mandatory(requirement, regulation)

a.required according to a rule or law

Das Tragen eines Helms ist auf der Baustelle obligatorisch.—Wearing a helmet is mandatory at the construction site.

b.compulsory due to regulations or norms

Für die Teilnahme am Kurs ist eine Anmeldung obligatorisch.—Registration is compulsory to attend the course.

Adjective Forms

Positiveobligatorisch

Frequently asked questions

What does "obligatorisch" mean in English?
"obligatorisch" means mandatory, compulsory, or obligatory. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "obligatorisch"?
"obligatorisch" is pronounced /ɔbliɡaˈtoːʁɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "obligatorisch"?
"obligatorisch" is a adjective in German.

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