Obligatory Meaning in English
word
əˈbɫɪɡəˌtɔɹi
uh-BLIG-uh-tor-ee
əblˈɪɡətəɹˌi
uh-BLIG-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Required by a rule, law, or custom; something you must do or have because it is not optional.
Usage & Nuances
Formal word—used in rules, regulations, and official contexts. Collocates with words like 'attendance', 'requirement', 'minimum'. Informal alternatives include 'a must' or 'required'. Not used for personal preferences.
Spanish: obligatorio - obligatorio/aPortuguese (BR): obrigatório - obrigatóriaPortuguese (PT): obrigatório - obrigatóriaChinese (Simplified): 强制的 - 必须的Chinese (Traditional): 強制的 - 必須的Hindi: अनिवार्यArabic: إلزامي - إجباريBengali: বাধ্যতামূলকRussian: обязательныйJapanese: 義務的（ぎむてき）Vietnamese: bắt buộcKorean: 의무적인Turkish: zorunluUrdu: لازمی - واجبIndonesian: wajib - wajib dilakukan
Example Sentences
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory by law.
basic
Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all employees.
basic
Health insurance is obligatory in some countries.
basic
It's obligatory to fill out this form before starting the course.
natural
In some cultures, leaving a tip is almost obligatory.
natural
The obligatory group photo finished the ceremony.
natural