Mandatory Meaning in English
word
/ˈmændəˌtɔɹi/
MAN-duh-tor-ee
/mˈændətəɹˌi/
MAN-duh-tuh-ree
Definition
If something is mandatory, it is required by law, rule, or authority, and you must do it; it is not optional.
Usage & Nuances
‘Mandatory’ is more formal than ‘required’ or ‘necessary’. Common with 'mandatory training', 'mandatory meeting', or 'mandatory attendance'. Do not confuse with 'optional', which means not required.
Spanish: obligatorio - mandatorioPortuguese (BR): obrigatório - mandatórioPortuguese (PT): obrigatório - mandatórioChinese (Simplified): 强制的 - 必须的Chinese (Traditional): 強制的 - 必須的Hindi: अनिवार्यArabic: إلزامي - إجباريBengali: বাধ্যতামূলকRussian: обязательныйJapanese: 必須の - 強制的なVietnamese: bắt buộcKorean: 의무적인 - 필수의Turkish: zorunlu - mecburiUrdu: لازمی - ضروریIndonesian: wajib - bersifat wajib
Example Sentences
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all cyclists.
basic
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
basic
This training is mandatory for new employees.
basic
Is it really mandatory to fill out every form, or can I skip a few?
natural
They made masks mandatory on public transportation last year.
natural
I thought the vaccine was mandatory, but it turns out it's just recommended.
natural