Obligation in Tagalog

“Obligation” in Tagalog translates to “Tungkulin” or “Obligasyon” depending on the context—whether referring to a duty, responsibility, or legal/moral requirement. Understanding this word will help you express commitments and duties more effectively in Tagalog, so let’s explore its various meanings and usage below.

[Words] = Obligation

[Definition]:

• Obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (noun): An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
• Obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (noun): The condition of being morally or legally bound to do something.
• Obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (noun): A debt of gratitude for a service or favor received.

[Synonyms] = Tungkulin, Obligasyon, Pananagutan, Responsibilidad, Katungkulan, Dapat gampanan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Parents have an obligation to provide food, shelter, and education for their children.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga magulang ay may tungkulin na magbigay ng pagkain, tirahan, at edukasyon para sa kanilang mga anak.
• Ex2_EN: The company failed to meet its financial obligations to its creditors.
• Ex2_PH: Nabigo ang kumpanya na tuparin ang kanyang mga pinansyal na obligasyon sa mga nagpautang.
• Ex3_EN: I feel no obligation to attend the meeting since I wasn’t officially invited.
• Ex3_PH: Wala akong nararamdamang obligasyon na dumalo sa pulong dahil hindi ako opisyal na inanyayahan.
• Ex4_EN: Citizens have an obligation to obey the laws of their country.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga mamamayan ay may tungkulin na sumunod sa mga batas ng kanilang bansa.
• Ex5_EN: The contract specifies all the obligations of both parties involved in the agreement.
• Ex5_PH: Tinutukoy ng kontrata ang lahat ng mga obligasyon ng dalawang partido na kasangkot sa kasunduan.