Obliegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Obliegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be incumbent upon", "to be the responsibility of" or "to be up to".

Essential properties of "obliegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: obliegen
Simple past: oblag
Participle: oblegen

See full conjugation of obliegen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "obliegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be a responsibility or duty"

Definition: "To be someone's responsibility or duty; to be incumbent upon someone."
Translation(s): to be incumbent upon, to be the responsibility of, to be up to
Synonym(s): verantworten, zuständig sein
Antonym(s): entlasten, freisprechen
Related word(s): Pflicht, Verantwortung

📝 Some usage examples:

Es obliegt dem Lehrer, die Prüfungen zu korrigieren.It is the teacher's responsibility to correct the exams.
Die Entscheidung obliegt dem Vorstand.The decision is up to the board.
Es obliegt dir, die Gäste zu begrüßen.It is your duty to greet the guests.

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