duty
duty
moral obligation
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duty with Russian translation
duty usage examples
Как арендатор, у вас есть обязанность содержать квартиру в чистоте.
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean.
Моя обязанность проверять детектор дыма раз в месяц.
It is my duty to check the smoke alarm once a month.
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duty belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
duty synonyms
What's the difference between duty / responsibility / obligation / chore / task / assignment
general, formal term for a moral, legal or role-based responsibility
It's your duty to take turns washing the dishes.
Твоя обязанность по очереди мыть посуду.
She takes responsibility for keeping the kitchen tidy.
Она берет на себя ответственность за порядок на кухне.
You have an obligation to share cleaning duties if you live with others.
У тебя есть обязательство участвовать в уборке, если ты живешь с другими.
a routine, often mundane household task; strongly associated with domestic work
Taking out the trash is my least favorite chore.
Вынос мусора — моя наименее любимая домашняя обязанность.
a specific piece of work to be done, narrower and more concrete than 'duty'
Cleaning the bathroom is a task on the weekend list.
Уборка ванной — это задача в списке на выходные.
The manager gave us an assignment to clean the storage room.
Менеджер дал нам поручение убрать кладовую.
stresses a promise or dedication to continue doing something, not just a required action
He made a commitment to help with chores every weekend.
Он дал обязательство помогать с домашними делами каждые выходные.
a social or functional position that carries expected duties, broader than a single duty
Her role in the household includes planning meals and organising chores.
Её роль в семье включает планирование еды и организацию домашних дел.
formal term that emphasizes the burden or weight of responsibility placed on someone
The onus for keeping the kitchen clean fell on the eldest sibling.
Бремя поддержания чистоты на кухне легло на старшего брата/сестру.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce duty and what this word means
duty translation: обязанность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce duty
/ə ˈdjuːti/
duty translation
обязанность
duty examples
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean.
duty transcription
/ə ˈdjuːti/, /ə ˈduːti/
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Questions about this word
duty meaning: what does it mean?
moral obligation
duty pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
duty is pronounced as /ə ˈdjuːti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
duty definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean. Translation: Как арендатор, у вас есть обязанность содержать квартиру в чистоте.
Is duty part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, duty (обязанность) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is duty part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, duty (обязанность) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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