English–German
“mandatory” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔbligaˈtoːʁɪʃ/
Example
Die Teilnahme ist obligatorisch.
Participation is mandatory.
How to say “mandatory” in German
“Mandatory” in German is obligatorisch.
An official rule places a firm obligation on an action, like a locked gate that permits no omission.
Example sentences with obligatorisch
In manchen Berufen ist die Fortbildung gesetzlich obligatorisch.
In some professions, continuing education is legally mandatory.
Tips for using obligatorisch
- The adjective is usually used before a noun with normal adjective endings, as in "obligatorische Teilnahme" and "obligatorischer Kurs".