Translation of "duty" to German

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Dictionary translations for "duty"

duty [ˈdju:tɪ] noun

pl. duties

die Pflicht f

I only did my duty.

Ich tat nur meine Pflicht.

der Dienst m (work)

I am on duty now.

Ich bin gerade im Dienst.

der Zoll m

You will have to pay duty on this

Sie müssen dafür Zoll bezahlen

die Aufgabe f (activity)

Though Alfred is scrupulous in fulfilling his duties at work, he is less conscientious about his obligations at home.

Obwohl Alfred penibel beim Erfüllen seiner Aufgaben bei der Arbeit ist, ist er weniger gewissenhaft bei seinen Pflichten zu Hause.

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Phrases with "duty" (64)

on duty - im Dienst
off duty - dienstfrei
duty free - zollfrei
sense of duty - Pflichtgefühl
excise duty - Verbrauchsteuer
heavy duty - Schwerlast
absence from duty - Dienstabwesenheit
absent from duty - vom Dienst abwesend
administrative duty - Verwaltungsaufgabe
breach of duty - Pflichtverletzung

Contexts with "duty"

I only did my duty. Ich tat nur meine Pflicht.

I am on duty now. Ich bin gerade im Dienst.

You will have to pay duty on this Sie müssen dafür Zoll bezahlen

You must perform your duty. Du musst deine Pflicht tun.

The policeman was off duty. Der Polizist war nicht im Dienst.

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