Duty против Obligation

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Duty

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B1noun

Obligation

Топ 2000 (частое)B2noun
Самое частое: Duty
 DutyObligation
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/
ЗначениеA responsibility or job that someone must do.Something you must do; a duty or responsibility.
ПримерHe felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate.She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFRB1B2
Часть речиnounnoun
Сочетанияcontractual, legal, statutory, have, owe, carry out, call, under a/​the duty, duty of, duty to, a breach of duty, do your duty by somebody, be duty bound to do something, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, heavy, high, low, amount, impose, slap on somebody/​something, increase, be payable, in duty, duty oncontractual, legal, statutory, carry out, discharge, fulfil/​fulfill, arise from something, under an obligation, without obligation, obligation of, contractual, legal, statutory, carry out, discharge, fulfil/​fulfill, arise from something, under an obligation, without obligation, obligation of
Антонимыirresponsibility, neglectfreedom, option, choice
Частые ошибкиConfused with 'dutie', incorrect spelling., Using 'duty' with a subject instead of a verb; 'duty to help' not 'duty help'., Not using it with the correct preposition, often omitting 'to'.Confused with 'obligated' — remember 'obligation' is the noun., Using 'obligation' with incorrect prepositions — typically used with 'to' (e.g., obligation to pay)., Overusing in casual speech — more common in formal contexts.
Заметки по употреблениюUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often relates to moral or legal responsibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms like 'task' may fit better.Use 'obligation' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing responsibilities or duties. It's appropriate in legal, academic, or personal situations but less common in casual conversations.

Частые вопросы: Duty против Obligation

В чём разница между Duty и Obligation?

Duty: A responsibility or job that someone must do. Obligation: Something you must do; a duty or responsibility.

Что чаще встречается: Duty и Obligation?

Среди них Duty самое частое в повседневном английском.

Что сложнее: Duty и Obligation?

Obligation имеет самый высокий уровень, B2, по шкале CEFR.

У Duty и Obligation одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Duty: B1, Obligation: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Duty и Obligation?

Duty: noun, Obligation: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Duty: He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate. Obligation: She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need.

Можно ли использовать Duty и Obligation взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Duty и Obligation близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.

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