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Verbindlichkeit

liability

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Meaning of Verbindlichkeit

something a person or company must pay or is responsible for

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German/fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪçkaɪ̯t/
liability
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What's the difference between Verbindlichkeit / Verpflichtung / Schuld / Haftung / Leistung / Obligation

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Verbindlichkeit

liability — something a person or company must pay or is responsible for

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Verpflichtung

A general, formal term for something one is required to do; often used in legal, organizational, or moral contexts.

C1Very Often

Das Unternehmen ist seinen vertraglichen Verpflichtungen nicht nachgekommen.

Компания не выполнила свои договорные обязательства.

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Schuld

Usually means debt or blame/guilt; in the sense of liability, it is mainly used for financial debt or outstanding amounts.

C1Very Often

Die Schulden des Unternehmens stiegen im letzten Jahr deutlich an.

Долги компании значительно выросли в прошлом году.

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Haftung

Refers to legal responsibility for damage or consequences; very close to liability in legal and insurance contexts.

C1Often

Für den Schaden übernimmt der Hersteller die Haftung.

За ущерб ответственность несет производитель.

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Leistung

Usually means performance, service, or benefit; as a synonym of liability it is only rarely used and then in a payment/benefit sense.

C1Often

Die Leistung der Versicherung wird nach Prüfung ausgezahlt.

Выплата страховой компании будет произведена после проверки.

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Obligation

A loanword in German, mostly used in international business settings; means an obligation but sounds less natural than Verpflichtung.

C1Often

Das Unternehmen hat eine langfristige Obligation gegenüber seinen Investoren.

У компании есть долгосрочное обязательство перед своими инвесторами.

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Pflicht

A duty one must fulfill by law, role, or moral expectation; less financial than liability.

C1Very Often

Der Arzt hat die Pflicht, seine Patienten sorgfältig zu informieren.

Врач обязан тщательно информировать своих пациентов.

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Verantwortung

A broad term for being responsible for an action, decision, or result; can include liability, but is usually more general and less legal.

C1Very Often

Die Verantwortung für den Vorfall liegt beim Sicherheitsdienst.

Ответственность за инцидент лежит на службе безопасности.

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/fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪçkaɪ̯t/

Verbindlichkeit translation

liability

Verbindlichkeit transcription

/fɛɐ̯ˈbɪntlɪçkaɪ̯t/

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Verbindlichkeit meaning: what does it mean?

etwas, das eine Person oder Firma bezahlen muss oder wofür sie verantwortlich ist

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