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mandatory
Such that one is required to do something; obligatory or prescribed.
Die Teilnahme an dem Sicherheitstraining ist für alle neuen Mitarbeiter verpflichtend.
Participation in the safety training is mandatory for all new employees.
This word is derived from 'die Pflicht' (duty, obligation). The verb 'verpflichten' means to require or oblige someone to do something. 'Verpflichtend' is the present participle and is used as an adjective with the meaning 'mandatory' or 'obligatory'.
Der Vertrag verpflichtet beide Seiten zur Einhaltung der Regeln.
The contract requires both parties to comply with the rules.
To indicate for whom something is obligatory, the preposition 'für' (for) is used with the accusative. This construction is very common.
Das Tragen eines Helms ist für alle Radfahrer auf dem Werksgelände verpflichtend.
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all cyclists on the company premises.
'Verpflichtend' (mandatory) is often combined with nouns that describe an activity or requirement. Typical examples are 'verpflichtende Teilnahme' (mandatory participation), 'verpflichtender Termin' (mandatory appointment), 'verpflichtender Kurs' (mandatory course), or 'verpflichtende Angabe' (required information).
Für den Erhalt des Zertifikats ist die Teilnahme an allen Modulen verpflichtend.
To receive the certificate, participation in all modules is mandatory.
mandatory / compelling
Zwingend and verpflichtend can both indicate that an action is required. Verpflichtend emphasizes an imposed duty, while zwingend can more strongly highlight the absence of a permissible or practical alternative. Use verpflichtend for a clear instruction or rule, and zwingend when the action appears unavoidable.
Die Sicherheitsunterweisung ist für alle neuen Mitarbeiter verpflichtend.
The safety training is mandatory for all new employees.
Die Sicherheitsunterweisung ist zwingend, weil ohne sie niemand die Arbeit aufnehmen kann.
The safety training is mandatory because no one can start work without it.
