pflichtgemäß

dutiful

English meaning: dutiful
CEFR level: C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package: Positive Character Traits
Dictionary: German words with P

pflichtgemäß in a sentence

Sie erfüllte ihre Aufgaben pflichtgemäß und gewissenhaft.
She fulfilled her tasks dutifully and conscientiously.

Word family

pflichtgemäß is built from die Pflicht (duty, obligation). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Words that go with pflichtgemäß

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Questions about pflichtgemäß

What does pflichtgemäß mean in English?

pflichtgemäß means "dutiful". For example: "Sie erfüllte ihre Aufgaben pflichtgemäß und gewissenhaft." — "She fulfilled her tasks dutifully and conscientiously."

What level is pflichtgemäß in German?

pflichtgemäß is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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