obbligo
obligation
The word 'obbligo' in Italian is used to express a commitment or duty that one is required to fulfill. It can refer to a legal or moral responsibility, or a promise made to another person. In Italian, 'obbligo' is a noun, and it is used in the same way as the English word 'obligation'.
Example sentences using: obbligo
Ho l'obbligo di finire questo lavoro.
I have the obligation to finish this work.
This sentence uses the word 'obbligo' in the context of a personal duty or responsibility, indicating that the speaker is obliged to complete a certain task, in this case, a 'work' or a 'job'.
Obbligo o verità è un gioco popolare tra i giovani.
Truth or dare is a popular game among young people.
In this sentence, 'obbligo' is used in the context of a famous game, known in English as 'Truth or Dare'. The literal translation of 'Obbligo o verità' is 'Obligation or truth', showing that in the game, players choose to either answer a question truthfully (Truth) or perform a challenged task (Dare).
È un obbligo rispettare le leggi.
It is an obligation to respect the laws.
The sentence relates 'obbligo' to a societal rule or law, indicating that respecting the laws is not optional but a necessity or an 'obligation', conveying the importance of lawfulness to the societal order and harmony.